Modartt user forum - A very simple Gavotte | classical recording style

Re: A very simple Gavotte | classical recording style

null@example.com (NathanShirley) — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:00:21 +0000

I appreciate it -- I've uploaded the FXP with a quick improvisation to give an idea of the full piano range. If it's too much reverb for your taste I'd recommend just lowering the mix in the reverb settings so it's a little more dry.

Re: A very simple Gavotte | classical recording style

null@example.com (Donn) — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 01:47:40 +0000

Very nice composition with a nice video presentation.

Look forward to hearing more! Thanks. By all means post the FXP file too.

Re: A very simple Gavotte | classical recording style

null@example.com (NathanShirley) — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:28:29 +0000

Thanks, one of the goals of this material is to give a beginning student a small taste of various styles/periods without using arrangements and without sacrificing quality or originality. No easy task with extremely simple pieces!

Once the student is playing at a solid intermediate level they can transition into the standard 'classical' repertoire -- easier works from the Baroque on up to the present day. No dumbing-down, pandering, or compromising pedagogical quality -- all while retaining strong appeal.

Pianoteq is the perfect tool to present high quality audio demonstrations. It's so convenient to record an example without having to book a concert hall, hire a technician, drive, setup/breakdown microphones, etc.

Re: A very simple Gavotte | classical recording style

null@example.com (dklein) — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:10:52 +0000

Very nice and pleasant. The transition from Mozart-to-the-present after the first few bars is interesting to my ears, as I am starting to be curious about what makes music of different ages and world locations have distinctive sounds (modes, use of chord progressions, etc.).

A very simple Gavotte | classical recording style

null@example.com (NathanShirley) — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:19:04 +0000

Here's a simple little Gavotte I composed for the piano method book I'm working on. One of over 125 pieces so far.

This was recorded with the Steinway D of Pianoteq 6.2.1 -- sounding better than ever. Distant mics. Let me know if you'd like this updated FXP or would like to try your hand at playing this piece.

https://youtu.be/ZzfE4WpR-8k