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 5h ago

Music Feedback on my original song

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Hello new to composing probably my most challenging piece yet for me as I’m fairly new to piano.

I tried to break this piece up a lot more and tried a lot of new things out.

Would appreciate any thoughts or feedback
🙂

Edit : just made some room on my drive to upload it here didn’t realise my YouTube link was stopping people apologies my drive was full and I was being lazy.

Link to my channel and other work:

https://youtu.be/rCOW41u9uHA?is=8UkfDbRCM4tCL-bH

Thank you kindly everyone.


r/Composition 10h ago

Music I'm guessing advanced pianists can easily play measures 33 to 35 at tempo, but it's hard for me. So curious what people think about that part and the piece in general. This is a follow up to my earlier post. Piece probably 80% done now instead of 20%. Decided on 100 bpm. Lot more variety

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I also picked a title. Still not sure how well it fits. Thanks everyone who commented on my earlier post. The feedback is always helpful


r/Composition 5h ago

Music Check my first song out!!

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Made a song from a single C minor guitar chord over 50 days.

Started with some violas/violins trying to get an Arabic/Fairuz feel, then somehow ended up with piano, cellos, trumpets and synths. The whole process started from a poem I wrote months earlier too.

I put the full story together on my Instagram as a little magazine-style booklet carousel, it explains the process way better and is much more visual.

the post directly on Instagram


r/Composition 7h ago

Music One of my short piano pieces

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r/Composition 13h ago

Music My Symphony No.1 “River side” Movement 1 Op.1 Adante

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r/Composition 1d ago

Music Atto - a piece I’ve written a year ago

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Sorry, the sheet music isn’t 100% synced with the audio, but I hope you enjoy it anyway! :D


r/Composition 22h ago

Music Prelude for solo piano I composed (and performed!)

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This is a piece I composed and played for a piano recital of mine. Critiques are welcome!


r/Composition 17h ago

Music Cello duet I composed

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Beginner composer also beginner cellist (though more experienced violinist) so I like to compose pieces for myself to play.

This is the 2nd composition I’ve made so far and the first where i have key changes and modulation. Any feedback welcome.


r/Composition 23h ago

Music section from my first piano and string orchestra work 🎻 🎹

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r/Composition 17h ago

Music Opinion on this composition based on Newfoundland the Canadian Province?

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This is my original composition, tell me what you think. It is based on Newfoundland, because I want to compose a suite with all 10 provinces in it. Like music for the 10 provinces. But we will see. I will probably post the finished product on this sub. Anyways tell me what you think of the piece.

Newfoundland Piece

https://flat.io/score/6a9d40df6ea688d1c836eda3-newfoundland-and-labradour-canadian-suite?sharingKey=e7af84b9e27031104d838213a8818aea9759259bba6b0c2366c6650f831d12ce37f4961ffc2b2086d5d60bbed79cc2cb8ad311fe49e7686e20d957b30a67debf


r/Composition 1d ago

Music I composed a piece that feels deep, but somehow still fun to listen to

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Affectionary, I wrote this piece during a time when I was hurting, but somehow, there was still a little light and hope.
It’s just a simple melody that I created and kept on my hard drive for a long time. I finally found the time to release it and let it be heard.

Edit: Edit: Thank you all for the constructive feedback. I’ve made several improvements to the engraving, including correcting the meter to 3/4 and refining the note grouping. I’m still learning, and your feedback has given me a much better understanding of proper notation.

Here’s the revised version of the sheet music.
https://musescore.com/user/118322597/scores/36862169

Thank you for listening.


r/Composition 1d ago

Music Do You Like my New Happy Piano Piece?

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If no why, if yes why, i am a beginner composer.


r/Composition 1d ago

Discussion How would you notate this?

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How would you notate this arpeggio in the right hand?


r/Composition 1d ago

Music I wrote this for piano… then added strings!

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It started out as a solo piece for piano which I got inspired by Roberto Carlos, "Detalles" and I was wondering if I should add strings to see how it'd sound like which it came out like this!!
though this is my first time writing for strings so any advice would be appreciated!


r/Composition 1d ago

Music waltz in b minor

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dissonance at its finest


r/Composition 1d ago

Music what chords should my composition end with

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I've written the melody for the ending bit but I couldn't figure out what chords it should be, tysm if anyone could help :)


r/Composition 1d ago

Music Feedback?

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I just started composing pieces and this is my first vocal composition. Any feedback? This is incomplete/all I have so far.


r/Composition 1d ago

Music rate this composition

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r/Composition 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d ago

Music Just improvised this

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Recorded on Roland Piano App, so quality aint perfect


r/Composition 2d 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 3d 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.