Some Stuff i wrote for my school

[drumer93]

So, im 15, and im trying to write some good cadences for our school because most of ours arnt that great, but here is a link to some ive started, i havent quite finished them, but im working on it, tell me what you think.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19337696/Score-BHSDoubleBeat
http://www.scribd.com/doc/19337697/Score-Cadence1

[devildrums555]

I like what you've got dude. However... your cymbal parts are BORING.

*click click click click*

Really? Sure you can add some crashes on big accents, or some swishes to add some mix to the beat.

Double Beat was cool, and I think ending with a fun diddle passage woud top it off really well. Work the left hands and add plenty of accents too to keep it interesting and your players on their toes. For "Cadence 1"... Dude I may end it right there. Or possibly... have it drop to piano and then have a quite groove that builds and is huge in the end. But not a lot more measures because it's got enough length I think.

[drumer93]

I like what you've got dude. However... your cymbal parts are BORING.

*click click click click*

Really? Sure you can add some crashes on big accents, or some swishes to add some mix to the beat.

Double Beat was cool, and I think ending with a fun diddle passage woud top it off really well. Work the left hands and add plenty of accents too to keep it interesting and your players on their toes. For "Cadence 1"... Dude I may end it right there. Or possibly... have it drop to piano and then have a quite groove that builds and is huge in the end. But not a lot more measures because it's got enough length I think.


Thanks alot, and i havent got a name for "cadence1" yet.

i know my cymbal parts are boring, that's one thing i need to work on.

and okay. im going to go back and add articulation to it, both of them, and ill post the final versions in a few days, thanks for you help. (:

[rrobb911]

the first cadence seems like it would be very repetitive, which is fine, but I don't think you guys would have much fun playing it.

I really like the second one, but I agree, you must make those cymbal parts a lot more interesting. Good work.

[vicfirthrules10]

the first cadence seems like it would be very repetitive, which is fine, but I don't think you guys would have much fun playing it.

I really like the second one, but I agree, you must make those cymbal parts a lot more interesting. Good work.
the first one isn't a cadence. it's a double exercise. at least that's what it's set up to be.

[rrobb911]

the first one isn't a cadence. it's a double exercise. at least that's what it's set up to be.

Mmmm...I see, well good work on the first one as well:p

[Jazzycat1]

Nice beats! keep this up and you'l be a very good composer in the future! I guess you guys use some sort of software to write these days? I remember when it was pencils and staff paper! :D

[drumer93]

Nice beats! keep this up and you'l be a very good composer in the future! I guess you guys use some sort of software to write these days? I remember when it was pencils and staff paper! :D

yes!! i do, i could just use staff paper, but i would take so long! and plus, it plays it back to you. :D

[vicfirthrules10]

when i wrote my cadence, i wrote it with staff paper and pencil and then transfered it to the computer.

[Mr. Intensity]

OP- Cool stuff, I like it. It's good for your age and will only get better as you write more.

On another note; if anyone needs anything written up to look good I own Sibelius 5 and I'd be more than happy to help write up anything for anyone. Sometimes it's nice to have things look good for people to read.

[blade123]

My humble thoughts? It's good. The only thing I would like to see more of after just looking at "BHSDoubleBeat" is development. You have an idea, then you repeat it over different surfaces. That is cool and all, but maybe try throwing in another phrase or another idea? You seem to have one other idea, but it acts as more counterpoint to the first one (I can't believe I'm using classical terms in a marching setting), rather than a contrasting separate idea. Or maybe just develop the first one, and have it "move on"?

Playing the same thing over and over over different surfaces is good for awhile, but you should develop the actual idea.

Either way, it's not too shabby, keep up the good work!

[drumer93]

so, i revised double beat tonight.
I added in a different groove and a snare solo im really proud of. :D

heres the link, tell me what you think.
xD i rhymed.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/19510938/BHS-Double-Beat-

[DrumYoda]

As a suggestion you might go back and change the snare part so that the stems are up rather than down. It would be easier to read. Also, I am supposing that there is a notational legend that explains the various different pitched notes in the snare part. Without one, there will be problems in deciphering what sounds that you want from the snare drummers. Even in modern marching notation there is not just one universal standard for everything.