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9/15/21 - Timbre

Compose an 8-measure duet for two heterogeneous instruments (clarinet and trombone for example). Aim to create moments where the timbres blend to create a new sound and moments where the unique instrument timbres are very distinct.

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  1. https://musescore.com/user/39892229/scores/7013187/s/s2cqii?share=copy_link

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    1. Your title made me smile. The instrument combination of tuba and vibraphone created a very chill and mellow feeling!

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  2. Lullaby - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W3-ooRQFs2niaQ3WilK2K5drscTkizkF?usp=sharing

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    1. Love your use of the celeste! And that B# at the end makes me want more music to come!

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  3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hXWCPtRWEkKT6ZEpabagaUuuyW_ikL-A/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Measures 5 to the end have a really nice build! You and Nichole should record this.

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  4. Timbre Rine for Guitar and Trumpet because that's an awesome combination used by Pat Metheny.
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cAYY_w8pUH3YoS8u4gqt40a4ykD9Am1y/view?usp=sharing

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  5. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SseMvCvCMFeEaaVVsJ6cX_FLbI437Z1d?usp=sharing

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    1. Nice work incorporating the affect composing into the prompt. I can hear this music supporting someone trying to solve a puzzle or get past an obstacle on screen.

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  6. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hBztX5wMZYqPsWEqEtW-oOWq_PgJeXtt?usp=sharing

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    1. The unison/nearly unison measures created a neat effect in the music, especially after you passed material between the two instruments.

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  7. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_BTBW-W4Q7RwStzaJJeM0PDpDQ-kstiN/view?usp=sharing

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    1. Be sure to add some expression and shaping to the piece to really highlight each instrument.

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  8. Now that's a lot of notes! Here's a very violent violin and its accompanying trombone part. I actually quite like this one, so I put it in the computer to play it back!

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MHHxLl0nrYlVllLV95rnFtrR_fBNghcb?usp=sharing

    - Darial Nishi

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    1. Measure three with the melody up an octave and off beats in the trombone creates a nice effect.

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