Categories How to composeTools for Composers

How to revise a finished piece of music

How to revise a finished piece

As a composer, it may seem daunting to revise a finished piece of music. Here is one method of how to revise a finished piece.

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Categories Music Notation SoftwareNotation/EngravingReviewsTechnology

Sibelius Music Notation Software Review

Sibelius music notation software is revered as one of the easiest to use and popular programs out there. Does it live up to its reputation?

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Categories Listen to thisOpinionReviews

Reddening West – “Inverness”

Reddening West’s composition “Inverness” works well as just a piece for guitar, but is brought even more alive by a well-orchestrated mix of strings, electronics, and a hint of voices.

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Categories Listen to thisOpinionReviews

Trey Pollard – “Fixed Ideas: I”

I had previously featured Trey Pollard’s work on this blog (see Trey Pollard – “8 Pairs: Fugue VI. Very Slowly”). I am excited to feature their work “Fixed Ideas: I”.

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Categories Listen to thisOpinionReviews

Surrogate Sibling – “Tellur”

“Tellur” by Surrogate Sibling blends Renaissance-style polyphony, postminimalism, and a gentle use of electronics to create a fascinatingly simple work that is at the same time quite complex.

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