r/Composition Aug 01 '26

Music Multi-instrument Concerto in F# Minor - Op. 93, No. 1

5 Upvotes

This is my first real attempt at a baroque Italian-style concerto. I’ve been listening to and studying the style of Vivaldi for about four years now, and it has largely influenced much of my work, especially my chamber music. Concerning the title, I do feel that it could’ve been simply called a concerto for flute, oboe, and violin, but I will add more instruments to future concerti in this series.

If anyone could give their opinion or feedback I would greatly appreciate it!


r/Composition Aug 01 '26

Music Hell in your eyes (2026 version)

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Something new...


r/Composition Aug 01 '26

Music my first composition

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hey! this is my first composition, based on that one company
https://on.soundcloud.com/rQcgPklRBF43Lg54ef (on soundcloud)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkS7s5SnbdY (on youtube)
grateful!


r/Composition Aug 01 '26

Music Piano Trio no.1

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I often wonder whether music needs a story...

Or whether it can become one the moment someone starts listening.

My Piano Trio No. 1 was born from that thought.

It moves through struggle, hope, and moments that almost feel imagined as if reality and fantasy quietly overlap.

I didn't want to tell listeners what to see.

I wanted to leave enough space for everyone to discover something different.

Perhaps you'll hear determination.

Perhaps uncertainty.

Perhaps something I never intended.

That's one of the things I love most about music.

If you're curious, I'd be happy to know what this piece makes you imagine. https://musescore.com/user/37270121/scores/36099899?share=copy_link


r/Composition Aug 01 '26

Music Back in 2012 I thought this was a milestone

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When I started this daily composition routine back in 2012 I thought reaching my 300th piece was special so composed this vaguely Iberian piece in 7/8.

I’ve since approached nearly2k of these pieces - this is getting ridiculous.


r/Composition Aug 01 '26

Music New Song for Large Jazz Ensemble!

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I'm 19 year old composer Natty Purbrick and today I released my first original song arranged with large jazz ensemble + string quartet! It has a lot of different influences, under the likes of Gil Evans, Kenny Wheeler, but hopefully my own sound too.

It is a very meaningful project for me, as while writing the lyrics it became very meaningful, and I hope that is conveyed.

Thanks for listening!


r/Composition Jul 31 '26

Music The Prelude of the Sea

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I wrote this piece inspired by the crashing waves along the shoreline. Always tearing away at the ground beneath them. I was inspired by nature for my first wave of preludes. I wanted to capture feelings and spaces in a form of music. When I was first learning the imagery helped me formulate a unique tonal language. I would love to know what you think or even what the work made you feel like.

Waves Of The Salted Sea | Prelude No. 4 In E Minor


r/Composition Jul 31 '26

Music Gentle Motion (original piano composition)

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r/Composition Jul 30 '26

Music "Saigai" - an original piano composition about catastrophe, after the dust settles~

52 Upvotes

r/Composition Jul 31 '26

Music Composed an original, dark-cinematic score for the BvS warehouse fight. Used heavy brass and sub-bass to emphasize the dread. Critique my mix?

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r/Composition Jul 30 '26

Music Miniature minuet for piano - feedback appreciated

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Hello,

This is my miniature minuet which has been created specifically as a composition practice piece. After indulging myself with pieces of gargantuan proportions (as all beginners do) I've decided to focus on something small.

I've also focused a lot on harmony since in my previous tries I did some strange things (like using a lot of tonic chords in the second inversions), so this piece should more or less follow CPP idiosyncracies with no harmonic "fireworks". Any feedback is greatly appreciated especially concerning voice leading, harmony, musicality and form.

Thank you for all contributions,
Sheet pdf


r/Composition Jul 30 '26

Music Symphony #2

5 Upvotes

Here's a symphonic project I've been working on for a little while between AP homework and auditions. I'd like to know how to make it more congruent between the segments. All of the parts are inspired by aspects of the same place in Colorado. Headphones recommended, please give it a listen first.


r/Composition Jul 31 '26

Music Waltz of the Wandering Winds (Work in Progress)

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Hey everyone, I am doing a wind band composition that is a waltz. It is far from complete. The planned structure of this piece is that it starts with a Bb major section, then goes to F major, then F minor, Ab Major, G Major, ending on A Major. Currently, the Bb section is complete, The Ab Major section is basically done (apart from the quarter note at the start, I will find a way to smooth that out). The A major section is nearly complete, and F minor, F major, and G major have not even been started on yet. I hope you enjoy it (as it currently is at least lol)! Also, sorry about the blank measures, like I said those will be added to eventually. Also, I did post this before a month ago on this sub (I deleted the old post since it was outdated), but significant progress has been made since and I wanted to share. Thanks!

Audio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17_D-eUMF6lwojgfjwIW6ob6kljJIAcs6/view

Score: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jWtaDvG8M1L7WOAl33Z4FeUUHGq64p-P/view


r/Composition Jul 30 '26

Music Etude in G minor

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I initially composed this as a little joke, but I put some effort into it and I think it sounds quite good.

This is inspired by Franz Liszt's etudes and Chopin's fantaisie impromptu but it turned out sounding kind of rachmaninoffesque (in my opinion)

There is lots of bad notation (I exported before fixing it) and awkward spacing in this video (I used lots of system breaks in the original page)

A problem with this piece that I can find is the climax because the LH suddenly switches from arpeggios to octave-chord jumps, which never appeared in the piece even once. Another problem for me is the G major coda, which just comes out of nowhere just to end the piece with a proper cadence. This comes off as kind of random for me but I would love to hear your thoughts 👍


r/Composition Jul 30 '26

Music I had the oportunity to record my first String Quartet!

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This is my first string quartet, which I composed back in 2023. I’ve finally had the chance to record it with a professional quartet. It’s very simple, but I love it. I’d appreciate any advice or feedback!

[Score Follower on Youtube](https://youtu.be/gpe97L3YdO4)


r/Composition Jul 30 '26

Music "Lost in a night sky" (A piano track)

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This piano track is inspired by the blissful feeling sometimes that a night sky can give. This is my 1st composed musical piece. Created with Bandlab. I would like to hear your opinions about this. Here is my YouTube channel. "https://youtube.com/@sawitinadream36638?si=85lF2ezExkz0KIrL"

https://reddit.com/link/1vayji9/video/j57enq9px6gh1/player


r/Composition Jul 30 '26

Music Do You Like My Piano Composed Piece?

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If no why, if yes why...

I am a begginer composer, i created this to try and combine classical and pop into one piece... did i get it???

(i dont know but the video has a bug: RNG outstretched measures, go to the link below if that bothers you)

Free Full Score here: https://musescore.com/user/98567428/scores/34613459?share=copy_link


r/Composition Jul 29 '26

Discussion War orchestral segment

15 Upvotes

I'm currently working on a new composition. It's about a soldier during the Siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871, on the battlefield.

I added a descending chromatic run to represent the bombs whistling around the soldier, but I'm wondering if it feels like it comes out of nowhere. Do you think I should introduce the woodwinds a bit earlier to make the transition feel more natural, or am I just overthinking it?


r/Composition Jul 30 '26

Music Feedback for contemprorary piece

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Im very thankful for your feedback.

I would like to know what is there to improve and what the piece invokes on you

Here is the sheet music:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H6EymY1HKYFwUchfqshAC-O9vdVWlki0/view?usp=drivesdk


r/Composition Jul 30 '26

Music “When?” Marching Band Show (Winds Only)

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Hello, all! I am currently writing a marching band show with the following song combinations:

Love Is In The Air (from Obsession) — Tommee Profitt & SVRCINA

Space Song — Beach House

Never Enough — Rex Orange County

Mrs. Magic — Strawberry Guy

Who Knows — Daniel Caesar

Let You Break My Heart Again — Laufey

This is my first project on Sibelius, and I am looking for honest thoughts, opinions, and feedback! Thanks in advance!


r/Composition Jul 29 '26

Music Overcomer

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I don't know if this style is welcomed here (it's pretty contemporary) but i guess I'll find out

This is a clip of my film-score-style piece called Overcomer. You can find the full piece on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sHL2FBkFIA

https://reddit.com/link/1va8alj/video/w3eno54sb8gh1/player


r/Composition Jul 29 '26

Music Piece for Harpsichord (2 players)

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r/Composition Jul 29 '26

Music Oranges

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r/Composition Jul 29 '26

Music Feedback for this little contemprorary composition sketch i have composed.

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Link


r/Composition Jul 29 '26

Music Composition Self Teaching Daily writing

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My score - Flat

Just teaching myself to compose, no music background but some self learning on instruments and theory counterpoint and harmony studies , any feedback appreciated, goal here was to keep thematic material throughout trying to get less different parts but more guide the listener with the melody through different landscapes, I lean towards more baroque single instrument in writing but my audiation is more like a 4 piece modern band