KANUPRIYA MODI
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Piano makes for a soulful instrument it indeed , just like most other instruments that evoke emotions of calmness and poise . We wonder what makes one a unique pianist ? The answer is simple it ’ s the process and the approach that they take .
The process of composing music for a pianist is as unique as their thought process and their inspiration . But to delve deeper into the interesting process we will list down ten things a pianist must consider while composing music .
• Your melody and tune : You need to figure if the melody is going to be complex or simple in terms of rhythm . That ’ s the first step towards building what ’ s in your mind .
• The soul of the tune : The soul of your tune is basically the instrument at work . There can be another instrument along with the piano to complement the rhythm .
• The length of the composition : You have to keep in mind the duration of the composition for it to have the right impact and feel . The length is crucial to the composition .
• The structure of the song : There are different parts to the melody ;
THINGS A PIANIST MUST CONSIDER
WHILE COMPOSING MUSIC
starts with an introduction or it starts directly and there are tempo changes as well that make up the structure of the song
• Harmony of the tune : The harmony of the tune differs from pianist to pianist . It depends on how one forms a chord structure for a tune .
• The feel : The most important aspect is to make peace with what you make . There needs to be stability in thought and approach to deliver something amazing .
• Find an inspiration : You must listen to a lot of compositions to find your inspiration . It could be classical , jazz , metal or folk music .
• Understand the Why of compositions : You should be able to copy someone to compose . That helps you understand mindset of the composer .. why did he use a particular note and chord for example . You need to be critical not about the cosmos but the process and reason out your composition . It ’ s a Multiverse in itself .
• Find your sound : The process of music composition is endless so the most important part is to find your sound and stop at the very point you feel one with it . Find your individuality and make the song your own . For example even a Happy Birthday tune can be rendered in a totally unique way which makes it personal to you . Start from the basics and go into something new while you explore the realms of music . That ’ s your sound
• Your attitude : Don ’ t care what people think . Your composition should make you happy . It ’ s your sound and you must embrace it . Ask yourself am I doing enough and that ’ s when you have to stop .
The process of music composition is an emotion-led one rather than a technical one . The more passionate you are , the better your outcome will be . In the end it ’ s about finding your happiness in the chords and creating the sound that expresses who you are . That ’ s what Niranjan Joshi , a pianist since more than a decade believes in . He feels it ’ s all about being one with yourself as you immerse in the music you create . He feels it ’ s all about growing and evolving with your music and experimenting with your sound that stirs up the Placido Effect , which also happens to be the name of his album .
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