Today I changed my piece substantially. This was because after reflecting upon my own listening, and receiving feedback from Miss Heggie, I realized my interpretation more closely resembled something out of the 20th/21st century style, which is not what I am aiming for. I want to do the Romantic style, and as I have repeatedly mentioned, because i found the romantic style to be more expressive and interesting to my musical taste. I added in long and chordal notes as both the melody and the bass and removed any unnecessary dissonance (this factor was particularly making my composition sound 20th/21st century). I made all my decisions today, based on examples I have heard of the romantic period, as I really want to stay true to the style I have chosen.
Very important factors of romantic pieces that I want to use in my own composition include
Very important factors of romantic pieces that I want to use in my own composition include
- Expressiveness
- Harmony and melody as my focus
- Dissonance as a lead up, not just coming out of nowhere (this is 20th/21st century)
- Using motifs, but not excessively