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I teach Music Theory and Music Technology at a University. I also Manage the Concert Hall
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Music Theory (I know, I'm a nerd)
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University Professor
Favourite Composers:
Machaut, Mozart, Mussorgsky, Monk - basically Most!
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Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Piano/Keyboard, Percussion, etc.

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  1. In Topic: Composing On Ipad

    30 July 2011

    View PostVicDiesel, on 19 July 2011, said:

    I'd love to be able to write music on the go, but I haven't found the right tool yet.


    Any other suggestions?

    Victor.


    Pencil and paper, and an ear that you've trained (I know, not exactly what you were looking for :-)

    Best,
    Steve

  2. In Topic: Help Me! Composition

    30 July 2011

    View PostDead-Tone, on 16 July 2011, said:

    but my only guidance since now has been books.


    And that's your problem.

    You want to write MUSIC, then MUSIC should be your guide.

    You need to listen to it, dissect it (learn to play it, see what makes it work) and then try to pick a piece and use it as a guide to write something similar. At first, it won't be original, but that's how you get started.

    Steve

  3. In Topic: Structural Notes Of A Melody

    25 July 2011

    View PostDead-Tone, on 25 July 2011, said:

    Hello ppl,

    This is my second post, you guess it right. i need information. Does anyone know how to deconstruct a melody into its structural notes??? Can anyone explain this to me or tell me of some good books which explains the steps?

    Thanks,
    Dead-Tone



    Have you studied much theory? Basically, it involves removing the "unessential" notes (passing tones, etc.) and leaving the "essential" ones. The type of note depends on the harmony usually, so if you don't understand harmonic theory, you'd need to get that first.

    Schenkerian Analysis is an example of this type of deconstruction. You can google that.

    Best,
    Steve

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