Compositions for Pianos and Orchestras
It’s reported that between the tender ages of six and ten; Wolfgang Mozart composed his first piece. From then, he went on to entertain and amaze all who listened to him, with over 600 compositions. If you see yourself as a modern day Mozart, or if you simply want to compose your own operatic music for pianos then all you require is a quality piano and an ear for a melody and harmony. Here at Steinway Hall, we can help provide the perfect instrument.
Before you start composing, whether for an orchestral piece or something more modest, it’s important to ensure you have an idea of your purpose. What is the story you’re trying to convey? Once you have an idea of this, you can begin to build a melody. Along with the story you want to convey, the melody will be an important part of the composition as it’ll be the centrepiece – what mood or response would you like your piece to withdraw from the reader?
Once you’ve settled on a melody, to help the flow of your composition you should settle on whether you’ll have an intro or whether you’ll go straight into the piece; what the bridge will be along with the tempo and length of the piece.
There’s no denying that nothing can provide as much pleasure as creating your own composition and performing it to an audience. Although this isn’t a quick task, it can be considered a labour of love. Try to imagine an orchestral setting as you compose, and make sure you choose your piano carefully. We have many suitable instruments here at Steinway, such as an upright K-132 which offers a broad sound spectrum and rich volume.
Having the right piano available on which to compose your piece will help you unlock a beautiful musical masterpiece which will invoke a number of emotions in listeners. However it’s worth remembering that various pianos will be tuned slightly differently, so you will need to be prepared for a slight variation when playing.