Note: For several of these pieces, I did not write out the guitar part that I am playing. That is because when I write scores, I am only trying help my performers (who don't know the piece) learn the piece. I don't have much of a desire to make a score for the sake of making a score. I will, however, write out my own part on occasion just to help me to "visualize" the piece. As a result, I may have a better understanding of what I'm playing when performing.
Below is an example of one of my scores that has loose guidelines, rather than strict note-for note instructions. The players have more or less freedom depending on:
This loose version of Mercury Poison has yet to be recorded.
- What I HAVE to hear, for the composition to retain the identity I gave it.
- Whether they enjoy structure or freedom more. The music is much more likely to sound good if the performers are enjoying making it.
This loose version of Mercury Poison has yet to be recorded.
For this solo piece, I wrote out the guitar part because I wanted to understand my music logically. I wanted to learn about myself as a composer. To see what I discovered, please click on "CRAZY THEORY," and scroll down to "Eraser Analysis (2013)."
My experimental attempt at notating guitar percussion: