Category Archives: FAWM 2019

#4 (piano miniature)

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Greg Scheer

In the past few years, I’ve played through almost all of Scott Joplin’s piano music. His music is intelligent, full of life, and simply fun. I wish I was more of a pianist, because I really don’t do his compositions … Continue reading →

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#3 (piano miniature)

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Greg Scheer

This third piano miniature is–not surprisingly–in 3/4 time. It reminds me a bit of Erik Satie’s whimsical compositions. While the meter is the “straight man,” remaining in an elegant waltz tempo, the harmonies never seem to land quite where you … Continue reading →

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#2 (piano miniatures)

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Greg Scheer

I was telling my son tonight that I feel like I’m working out my harmonic demons. Perhaps “demons” is too strong, but I do feel that I’ve been exploring a particular harmonic palette in depth lately. It’s not clear to … Continue reading →

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#1 (piano miniatures)

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Greg Scheer

I often take part in FAWM–February Album Writing Month–as a way of keeping the creative juices flowing. The FAWM challenge is to write 14 songs in 28 days. This year I plan to compose 14 “piano miniatures.” (I’ll think of … Continue reading →

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