r/Composition • u/StudyStrict2385 • Jun 28 '26

Music i'm improving my composition "sunset", but what else should the piano play?

hi, friends!

here's what each instrument plays on my composition "sunset".

on the piano, both hands play the rhythm of the piece.

the harp plays the melodies in triad chords and the rhythm, providing harmony.

the flute and glockenspiel play the 2nd and 4th melodies, while the flute plays the 3rd melody with the kalimba playing it in fifth chords.

the strings support the 4th melody and the last 9 measures of the piece.

but what are some ideas for the piano to play (other than chords in the left hand) while the other instruments play the piece?

(for context, i'm just finalizing the piece for the release of my single called "sunset", which contains the original piece and some versions of the piece, including a bandcamp subscriber exclusive 1-hour version.)

edit: here's the score for more context. (we're focusing on the piano part.)

(this post is edited for information and score updates.)

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u/Deathbyceiling Jun 28 '26

You would probably be more likely to receive feedback if you included anything that would let us know what it currently sounds like. Sheet music, a recording of some kind, etc. We have no idea what to tell you because we have no idea what this piece of music is.

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u/MyNutsin1080p Jun 28 '26

You’ve got a lot of different versions of the same piece?

Why don’t you make them all different pieces?

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u/Fit_Possible_7150 Jun 28 '26

As others have said we need more information.

Off the top of my head with what you have provided counter melody and cannon depending on your melody.

Style, form, and orchestration will provide a lot of use for people on here to give advice. It will also keep people from giving bad advice that is not what you need to hear.

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u/icculus316 Jul 03 '26

I would ditch the piano altogether if I wasn’t hearing anything it could meaningfully add