Goodnight - for string quartet

[andreasvanharen]

Hi!
I rewrote one of my little piano piece for string quartet.

Here are the links:
Goodnight - mp3

and here is the score itself:
Goodnight - score

Best wishes,
André
Sweden

[stevel]

Originally Posted by andreasvanharen

Hi!
I rewrote one of my little piano piece for string quartet.

Here are the links:
Goodnight - mp3

and here is the score itself:
Goodnight - score

Best wishes,
André
Sweden

Very lovely Andre.

Something bugs me about the 2nd violin part in measure 2 - the leap is a bit funky. I think both the first violin and it jumping down to the Bb has a direct octave effect. The first time I listened to it, it sounded like the chord actually had a note missing. The second time, it wasn't as noticeable, so I don't think it's a big deal.

I don't really see a good solution though. If it were me, I'd probably make the 2nd jump down to D (either that or start the 1st and 2nd in 6ths rather than 3rds) but if so, I'd probably change the Bass so it doesn't also jump down to D.

It just seems kind of out of place considering the remainder of the 2nd's part is pretty consistent, like the rest.

Nonetheless, it's a very nice arrangement and you've got some cool unexpected quirks in there which keeps your attention (or keeps my attention anyway).

Best,
Steve

[jacofan]

Hi Andre! I didn't know that you were on this forum. You already know that I love this song!