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Tag: Strings
Je danse, J’apprends — La Spagnoletta — updated!
It’s done! Really! I’ve improved a few things, including the C section (from ABACA, the overall structure of the piece).… Read more Je danse, J’apprends — La Spagnoletta — updated!
Je danse, J’apprends — La Spagnoletta
It’s done! OK, just the first “dance,” which is the longest of the lot. And, of course, it’s only “done”… Read more Je danse, J’apprends — La Spagnoletta
Je danse, J’apprends — The Jig!
I’ve been working furiously on my latest project, was hoping to have the opening section (“La Spagnoletta”) pretty much completed,… Read more Je danse, J’apprends — The Jig!
Je danse, J’apprends — Excerpts!
This posting will be short. Since recently I’ve been blogging about general stuff, it’s easy to assume that composing has… Read more Je danse, J’apprends — Excerpts!
Dancing into Writer’s Block
Weeeell, I’m off and running with my latest compositional project! I’ve set two goals: Like my “Brass Variations,’ this work… Read more Dancing into Writer’s Block
String Quartet #1.4, Dancing oddly…explained
Like the 3rd movement, this movement is a bit odd, rhythmically — but for different reasons. The movement is almost… Read more String Quartet #1.4, Dancing oddly…explained
String Quartet #1.3, Singing without Rhythm…explained
Almost all popular music depends on a very simple rhythm feel. Over 90% (OK, I made that up, but prove… Read more String Quartet #1.3, Singing without Rhythm…explained
String Quartet #1.2, Theme and Variation…explained
“Hey Karen.” [My younger sister.]“Yes?”“Might you know a good traditional fiddle tune I might use for the basis of a… Read more String Quartet #1.2, Theme and Variation…explained
Jeffrey L. Jones, Composer 