Larry Graham Alexander

Good job, Gary. I enjoyed your work. Herr J. S. Bach would be proud of you also. Best Regards, Larry Graham Alexander

Since I am no longer composing because of bad health (I am 86) , I removed all of my music software from my computer. I am unable to fulfill your request. Sorry. Best Regards, Larry Graham Alexander

I understand. Thanks. Larry Graham Alexander

"Big Band Funk" by Larry Graham Alexander. Yes, I know. Funk isn't exactly THE music of the day. I wrote it years ago when Funk was on the scene.

Thank you, Hidden. (You have good taste in music. I kinda like it too). Larry Graham Alexander

I composed "Excursion" to demonstrate that a musical work can be too complex in the use of countermelodies. This composition would possibly make some people climb the walls because of the constant, never-ending patterns in the background. Simplicity is the guiding word. This is an all-synthesizers piece except for the drums which are sampled. Larry Graham Alexander

Y'all, This is one of my all-brass ensemble pieces, "Brassticles". The title is semi-X-rated. Instrumentation: Trumpets, trombones, Fr. Horns and one tuba. (Were you a member of your high school band?) Have a go at writing something that utilizes brass instruments. (A brass punk-rock chune with guitars? ) Soitenly! Why not? Larry Graham Alexander

Try the "Questions and Answers" composing technique that I have demonstrated in my work below: "Questions And Answers" You don't have to restrict the questions and answers to just two instruments, of course and this technique is applicable to all genres of music. The changes of keys from minor to major and back to minor are another compositional thang. Regards, Larry Graham Alexander

OK. My bad. Sorry 'bout that. Larry Graham Alexander

Very interesting post. Thank you, Joe. Larry Graham Alexander

Of course there are more factors than different keys that determine the characteristics of compositions. That was the point of my post. The capital B is merely a part of the link title. It doesn't indicate 'flat' in this case. Larry Graham Alexander

Of course there are more factors than different keys that determine the characteristics of compositions. That was the point of my post. The capital B is merely a part of the link title. It doesn't indicate 'flat' in this case. Larry Graham Alexander

I went bonkers with counterpoint in my all-synthesizer "Prelude Number Three". Larry Graham Alexander

If you work with sampled instruments you can create your own original sounds by combining instrumental voices together, specifically for your lead (melody) instrument. Write the parts in unison with each other or write one or more in octaves. Some suggested combinations are flute and clarinet, guitar and tenor sax, trombone (upper range) and alto sax. oboe and clarinet. Harpsichord (yes, harpsichord) and almost any tuned percussion instrument. The possibilities of instrument combinations is endless. Make sure that none of the instruments in the group dominates the others in volume. It's best to limit the number of instrumental voices in the group to three or four for best quality. Play around with your own combinations. It's fun and it will certainly add listening interest to your music. By experimenting you can create some ear-catching, fresh, new, original instruments. I have used this technique since sampled instruments came upon the scene. Larry Graham Alexander

This is my "Waltz In D" for viola and piano. Larry Graham Alexander

I thank you for your input, David. Best, Larry Graham Alexander

Your music's key is important. I wrote some key demo music for demonstration. Both of these compositions are identical except for the different keys. Key Demo, G Minor: http://www.alexandermusic.com/resources/KeyDemoGminor.mp3 Key Demo B Minor: http://www.alexandermusic.com/resources/KeyDemoBminor.mp3 It is easy to hear the difference in tonal qualities of the two different keys. Larry Graham Alexander

Thanks, Mister Doug. I'm glad that you liked it. Larry Graham Alexander

This is my "Analog Fourteen". I mistitled this as a joke. It is not an analog composition. Larry Graham Alexander

Many of my works have been performed by my musician/composer friends and others. Thank you for listening. Larry Graham Alexander

Thank you for your comments, Tom. They are appreciated. Take care. Larry Graham Alexander

Thanks for the kind words, Mister Paul. My best regards. Larry Graham Alexander

My "Guitar Duet Number Seventeen". Larry Graham Alexander

Y'all, This is my "Etudette" (Little Etude) for two guitars and small orchestra. Regards, Larry Graham Alexander

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my "Dueling...", David Sprouse. Regards, Larry Graham Alexander