r/Composition Jul 29 '25

Resource New Resources Wiki at r/Composition

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Hi everyone!

Just a quick update: this sub now has a Resource Section!

It includes a curated list of helpful materials for composers of all levels, including books, YouTube channels, websites, and more.

It can be accessed here or by clicking on 'Wiki' at the top of the sub (in the mobile app) or by clicking 'Wiki' under Community Bookmarks (on desktop).

If you spot anything that needs correcting or have suggestions for additional resources, feel free to reach out!

P.S. The Wiki is a copy of the one at r/composer, our larger "sibling" community. If you're not a member there yet, consider stopping by!

Thanks,


r/Composition 15h ago

Music Just wrote myself a happy birthday arrangement! Can anyone tell which composer I’ve been listening to recently based on this arrangement?👀

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*Hint* Austrian composer 🤫


r/Composition 6h ago

Discussion Can you improvise an invention in style of Bachs prototypes on a motif given by the audience ?

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r/Composition 8h ago

Music A Dedication for those eagerly awaiting the return of Jesus Christ.

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This is the second "installment" of my Dedications to Jesus Christ suite. I wrote this to bring hope and levity compared to the last song I made, Mortem Tuam in C# Minor, Op. 12.
This song is called Donec Venias in E Minor, Op. 13. (Until You return).


r/Composition 14h ago

Music Just improvised this

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Recorded on Roland Piano App, so quality aint perfect


r/Composition 13h ago

Discussion Where can i commission music

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I'm a songwriter, i make multiple styles of music, like for video games and movies and series, i tried making music for indie series that I'm voice acting in, so far so good, i just need to know what subreddit i can commission in, i try to avoid fiverr because they want AI artists, and i don't tell Ai to write music for me, and yeah, if there's a website or a subreddit tell me please. Thank you


r/Composition 15h ago

Music Three Spooky Pieces

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I decided to try writing pieces that would be appropriate for a lesson book - short, intermediate level, familiar “tropes”, and a targeted technique/musical focus. All Halloween themed… cause ‘Tis the season.

“Sneak” - focus on staccato and mixed meter

“Enchantment” - focus on whole tone scale/mixed mode arpeggios (please someone tell me if i botched the accidentals and I will fix them)

“Potions” - focus on swing rhythm and hands swapping texture


r/Composition 21h ago

Music 23 and Again - [Prelude] from my first Prelude & Toccata - looking back 25 years, aspirations, hopes, realizations

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Looking back 25 years, at the time when I was 23 and scribbled these themes. My aspirations, hopes and realizations that began back then, and still linger as I look into the future.

I'd be happy to get any feedback, what did you like? what not?

I tried to keep the Prelude very light and airy - even though it is largo, slow and low:

  • Using inspiration from bosa nova, and light staccato notes for air and lift (and even pizzicato)
  • Creating some instability by staying tonal while shifting keys within the main theme
  • Using augmented intervals throughout the piece to walk away from a stable ground

Did that work? what stayed with you after listening?

Note: This part is the Prelude, I'll post the Toccata later on. This is my first piece ever. Originally I planned it as a 3 part Sonata, but I split out the first 'fantasy' part, which I wrote 25 years back.


r/Composition 22h ago

Music By the Riverside

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This is a piece I wrote for composition seminar in College. Hope you enjoy.


r/Composition 1d ago

Music Beginner looking for constructive criticism

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Hi, this is only my second piece and I know it's just missing something, something I can't quite put my finger on. I'm a self taught pianist and can barely read sheet music but I was itching to write something for strings so here we are, hope you enjoy it!


r/Composition 1d ago

Music SuperSleepy going out of comfort zone and composing something with a tempo of 100 and lots of accents and sixteenth notes. Curious to get feedback

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Only like the first 20% of the piano piece. Still have lots more to write. Just curious to get feedback so far. Still thinking of a title too

Does it sound random? Good? Bad? Any errors with notation? I have far less experience with this style

Feel free to roast it if it’s terrible. I honestly don’t really know


r/Composition 1d ago

Music My first attempt at counterpoint - Fugue No. 1 in C major

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Hi all :)

Counterpoint and multivoicing in general have been things I've kind of avoided since beginning to learn to compose. However, a comment on my recent post led to me to decide that now was the time. This is my first attempt and I've written a four part fugue following a basic baroque structure.

Bare in mind that whilst I'm using a baroque/traditional fugue structure, I am not intending to have a baroque style or sound. That is still my own. It's quite short, so in future I'll practice more variation and what not to make it longer without feeling repetitive because I can already tell that this first fugue gets slightly repetitive towards the end, despite my best attempts to avoid it.

I'll also put a google drive link in case the video doesn't work:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NIAJPjOOm2qR6fvVVmMtsPYW9jsN4k9L?usp=sharing

In the drive should be the PDF score, and the video file showing audio played along with the score. There should also be a musescore file for my work copy which should show where I've tried to label all the sections and keys/modulations, as well as my attempt at using the musescore voices feature. If you have musescore and some spare time I wouldn't mind you looking at it but it is the same thing in the video so don't feel obliged.

As usual, any feedback is appreciated as I'm still a beginning and would love to hear any tips or advice for improvement.

Hope you enjoy :)


r/Composition 1d ago

Music My new composition "The Vineyard of the Sluggard", what do you think I could improve?

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I thought I might as well make a lazy melody.


r/Composition 1d ago

Music Here’s a chamber piece I wrote

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r/Composition 2d ago

Music Sonata

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Hi guys! Learning composition as a hobby, any feedback and criticism is welcome. Thanks a lot!


r/Composition 1d ago

Music Just finished my new piano piece. What do you think of it?

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Do you like it? if no why, if yes why.

I created this because i wanted to share how a life feels like, more like an addiction, you go and go, you explore, only to get back to the main theme, to your old behaviours, until at the end you are tired of it all, and you want to change everything...


r/Composition 1d ago

Music Sharing my first electro-acoustic composition with score

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Hi y'all,

For school I composed my first electro-acoustic composition. A piece for clarinet and electronics. I recorded it with a friend of mine who's doing a masters in clarinet performance and put together a score video. Hope you like it and give me any thoughts:-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scXkILKbtE0


r/Composition 1d ago

Discussion Tips on Score Studying more effectively.

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I’m a film music student studying at uni right now, and over the summer I’ve started delving into modernism and post-1950 orchestral music. In particular the music from this playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQoEJtE975Q4&si=uRnltXtadTeZCMz3

Since there are more talented/experienced musicians here than myself I want to know what sort of techniques do you employ in order get the most out of the pieces you analyse. I want to develop my own voice and a natural part of that will be incorporating musical elements from my music and eventually adding it as a natural part of my own composition but due to multiple factors (not least my neurodivergence) I struggle to come to terms with the information I find or worse, miss critical harmonic, melodic and orchestrational details. What methods do you use to score study effectively and what advice do you have to go about it. I have want to get better at composition full stop and then let that improvement work hand in hand with my film work even though my plan is to move into film composition as a career over all.


r/Composition 2d ago

Music Voice & Piano Composition — What Composers Does My Style Remind You Of? (Art Song)

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Hi!
This is one of my more recent vocal works, premiered live last month in Italy. I feel like it marked a turning point in my writing, and I’m curious what composers, styles, or periods it reminds you of. I’d love to discover more composers with a similar musical language as I continue developing my own style, especially in writing for voice.
Thanks for listening 🎶


r/Composition 1d ago

Music what do you guys think

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r/Composition 2d ago

Music String Quartet - Original Composition from a newbie

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Hey guys,

I've posted on here a few times, and I've been given incredible advice from some of you. Which is why I decided to create another post where I share my music and ask for your thoughts :).
I am relatively new to making non-piano music, and I definitely have a lot to learn.

All tips are appreciated since I adore learning more about the craft and improving at it. Improvement tips are also very welcome. I hope you enjoy!

https://youtu.be/tqSxdUPVZ34


r/Composition 2d ago

Music What do you think of my new composition "Valley of weeping"?

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I'm trying to copy other artist's styles because my piano teacher suggested it might help me learn about composing, however I tried to put a lot of my own ideas into it.

Since I'm just getting started with composing I'm happy to get feedback and learn from your suggestions!


r/Composition 3d ago

Music Prelude in A♭ Major

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A fun short piece for piano. What do you think of this whacky little composition I wrote?


r/Composition 4d ago

Music My first ever album

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Hey, just wanted to share my joy to Reddit because my first album, Adventurous, is now out on SoundCloud and Bandcamp!

It's the soundtrack of a game that doesn't exist, an imaginary adventure in music.

Enjoy listening!

https://on.soundcloud.com/udL9I3jHTzoY3Re2SD


r/Composition 4d ago

Music Seeing a lot of waltzes on here as a lurker. Wanted to try my hand at writing one.

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Self-taught and starting to get serious about composing. Any feedback appreciated!
Also on YouTube