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"Goblin Dance" for piano

Discussion in 'Critique & Feedback' started by Robert Jeter, Jun 12, 2021.

  1. #1 Robert Jeter, Jun 12, 2021
    Hello!
    This is my first time posting one of my compositions on this forum: "Goblin Dance" for piano (it's a very short, repetitive piece)
    I welcome all comments.

     
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  2. #2 David Healey, Jun 14, 2021
    > (it's a very short, repetitive piece)

    This almost made me not click play. But I did and I'm glad of it, a very nice little piece.
     
  3. #3 Robert Jeter, Jun 15, 2021
    Thanks, David!
    I should probably avoid self-destructive descriptions of my pieces if I want my work heard... Lesson learned! (hopefully)
     
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  4. #4 Claire Crehan, Jun 16, 2021
    I really liked it! I love the way it develops and the balance of articulation - I teach a lot of piano and many of my students would really enjoy this to play!
     
  5. #5 Stephen Limbaugh, Jun 16, 2021
    Last edited: Jun 16, 2021
    Hi Robert! E4 in the first bar you have doubled in both hands. ;)

    You may consider writing it like this...
    upload_2021-6-16_12-20-28.png

    Also, an idea for more independently moving voices may add some additional interest and make it a little less repetitive:
    upload_2021-6-16_12-19-34.png

    Another option to bring out the accents, more polyphony, and a bit more difficult to play.

    upload_2021-6-16_12-55-49.png
     

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  6. #6 Robert Jeter, Jun 19, 2021
    Stephen, thanks for the suggestions!
    I intentionally doubled the E4 in both hands to highlight the parallel 3rds in the LH and help balance the RH to prep the E in m. 2.
    Although I should probably add parentheses over some of them, I do play it with both thumbs on the doubled Es.

    I do like your harmonic variations on the half note!
     
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  7. #7 Robert Jeter, Jun 20, 2021
    Thanks, Claire!
    If you are interested in a printer friendly copy you can find it attached.
    My "Goblin Dance" is modeled after Grieg's "Elfin Dance," Op. 12 No. 4, so students could benefit from learning both!
     

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