#Music Composition

I've been struggling to compose something new recently, and whenever I feel stuck I always just start with a simple idea and make it sound nice from there. It doesn't always have to be complicated, sometimes simple is the best! VST used: Piano - Pianoteq 7 Violin - SWAM Violin String Pizzicato - Spitfire Chamber Strings Acoustic Guitar - Ample Guitar Luthier DAW: Cubase 13 #music #fyp #composition #dtm #音楽

Orchestration can transform any idea, no matter how simple, into something magical - like using a magic wand 🪄✨ If you don’t yet have this skill as a composer, then it’s about time you changed that 🚀🔥 #orchestration #orchestrator #composer #filmcomposer #filmscoring #classicalmusic #filmmusic #orchestra #musescore #dorico #spitfireaudio #viennasymphoniclibrary #dannyelfman #johnwilliams #marcobeltrami

the things ↓ we’re often told how to make our compositions sound better by layering more instruments and making sure we have interesting harmony - but when I do this I constantly find myself frustrated over the same boring music so… i learned how to make genuinely interesting and captivating orchestrations, mirroring that huge sound from hollywood blockbusters here are some tips on how I do it every time, and how you can do the same! 1) strings shouldn’t be playing the same thing 🎻 the usual five-instrument layout for strings is not intended for the same line to be played over and over again. what creates real intrigue and emotion is when they’re all played in contrasting fashion, weaving different melodic ideas together. when you have them doing that, they’ll sound like a constantly evolving section, moving independently while coming together as one in the final mix 2. brass won’t sound good until you unsolo it. 🎺 i’ve spent years soloing my brass and becoming frustrated at how tinny and gross it sounds just to find that it’s true purpose is to sit in with the rest of the orchestra. sure, you can do lovely solo brass pieces but when writing for a movie score sound, it just won’t work at these high velocities. let them play with the rest of the orchestra - if the final mix isn’t going to be solo brass, don’t write for them like it. 3. woodwinds are your glue 🪈 woodwinds are CONSTANTLY left out of pieces for being ‘boring’ or ‘lacking power’, but when doubled with melody and harmony from the rest of the orchestra, they can finalise an unfinished sounding piece. sometimes, all a violin line needs is a flute to add some texture - or a trombone’s lacking some warmth that a clarinet can fill. these instruments shouldn’t just be shunned - they should be embraced as the often saving grace to many pieces that sound empty! comment ORCHESTRA to get my free guide on orchestration, which goes into FAR more depth than this post! 🎼 happy composing :)

Explaining my thought process and how I usually compose. Let me know if you like this kind of video, so I can make more :D Sauce: Piano: Integra 7 Grand Piano 1 Violin: Spitfire Chamber Strings - Feather Spiccato Violin 1 Full string section: Spitfire Chamber Strings - Ensemble Spiccato DAW used: Cubase 13 Pro #music #fyp #composition #dtm #process

“Ignition” by @shuailiangc took 2nd place in our 15-Second #StopTheScroll Challenge - and it’s easy to hear why. The whole piece feels like that split second of focused energy right before everything launches into motion. All composed on a single page. 🤯 #MuseScore #MusicComposition #Orchestral

i composed this. It’s called “invincible”. You can stream it in the link in my bio 😊 What does it remind u of? Made with @musescore #composer #orchestra #music #soundtrack orchestral

3 things I’ve found every composer needs to be able to do. If you’re an aspiring composer (though really, they transcend to any profession), I can’t stress enough the importance of these 3 things, 2 of which aren’t specifically related to do the craft itself. Good luck and let me know if you have any specific questions. Happy to help. #composition #composing #musiccomposition #filmcomposer #filmmusic #moviescore #filmeducation

Day 7: I tried to experiment a little with microtonal chords. Actually I never really tried so it was a nice experience. And I definitely want to dive more into microtonal works to see and understand how they’re working and how to use properly. Thanks for listening. 🎶 See you!✨ . . . #composition #composing #classicalmusic #music #composer #experiment #adventcalendar #strings #microtonal

Orchestration can transform any idea, no matter how simple, into something magical - like using a magic wand 🪄✨ If you don’t yet have this skill as a composer, then it’s about time you changed that 🚀🔥 #orchestration #orchestrator #composer #filmcomposer #filmscoring #classicalmusic #filmmusic #orchestra #musescore #dorico #spitfireaudio #viennasymphoniclibrary #dannyelfman #johnwilliams #marcobeltrami

This is my composition "Almost There." It's out now on all streaming services under my name. I made this using @MuseScore #composer #orchestra #violin #viola #cello #bass #stringorchestra #firstchair #soloist #musescore #scorefollower #madewithmusescorestudio

Here’s my latest composition effort. Since last week I bought a new keyboard (my Roland is a fair age now and starting to be a bit temperamental!). I got a Nord Stage 4 which has so many possibilities to explore, as well as some new piano sounds. This piece has a music box like quality to the first two bars (that come back over and over). There’s something a bit sad though about some of the harmonies here, maybe nostalgic? #jazz #composer #music #harmony #piano

“Symphony in D” by RZMusic on Spotify and more! made with @musescore MuseSounds #composer #composition #symphony #orchestra #symphonyorchestra #orchestration #musictheory #classicalmusic #classicalcomposer #timesignatures #musescore #sheetmusic