Ten months ago. That's when I started my series on composition—well my way of doing things. Call me unorthodox—Go ahead, it's OK. In five weeks I described my process of coming up with an idea for a piece, expanding and revising it, then putting it together, writing it down (cuz I'm gonna forget it), and … Continue reading Music Monday: Lullaby (an original)
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Music Monday: If you haven’t heard it already…
Every so often, I like to share my music page link. Many people read my posts, but unless they visit my website, they don't see the other things that I have created. https://linesbyleon.com/my-music-and-more/ Most of the recording is not studio quality (since it wasn't done in a studio), and recording isn't something I enjoy doing, … Continue reading Music Monday: If you haven’t heard it already…
Music Monday: Opus 6 – Progress
I sat down the other day and was able to write a few potential transitions to get me from one part to the next. There are so many different forms that a piece of classical music can take. Some take the forms of dances: Gavotet, Mazurka, Allemande, while others are named for their tempo: Allegro, … Continue reading Music Monday: Opus 6 – Progress
Music Monday: Places (acoustic guitar)
I hope you have been enjoying my composition series Opus 1 through 5. The next one will follow once I have all the parts connected into a cohesive piece of music. How long does that take? Beats me, so stay tuned. In the meantime, I’ll share a project I have been working on called Places. … Continue reading Music Monday: Places (acoustic guitar)
Music Monday: Opus 4-Writing it Down
When I started my musical education journey, I didn’t have the advantages of computer transcription programs. There was no easy access to popular sheet music. Other that a few guitar magazines, if I wanted to learn a song, I had to get a recording and learn it by ear. That’s not an altogether bad thing—it’s … Continue reading Music Monday: Opus 4-Writing it Down
Music Monday: Opus 3 – Decomposing Composition
Before you musicians start to complain about the accuracy of the notation, don't. It bugs me too. There's not very much correct with this. And at one point, we all wore the music staff / piano key scarf or tie and thought it was cool, so no one can complain. How do I compose? Probably … Continue reading Music Monday: Opus 3 – Decomposing Composition
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