1. Problem
1.1. Piece started sounding sad
1.1.1. I noticed that some parts of my composition started sounding sad so I tried to pinpoint the exact part where the mood changes and change the note by experimenting and seeing which note sounded nice (happy) with the rest of my motifs.
1.1.2. When I did the trial and error technique, I started realising that my piece started sounding sad since I was not part of the A minor pentatonic scale.
2. Problem
2.1. Additive/Subtractive patterns
2.1.1. For my motifs, I wasn't really sure where I should add a note to make an additive pattern or where to add a rest to make a subtractive pattern. So I tested places to put these rests/notes but mostly made the judgement on where it was necessary.
2.1.2. For example, if my other motifs were quicker rhythms with 8th notes then I would add a rest when the most hectic part of the piece started. Similarly, if it was a part of the piece that had little texture, then I would add a note to make an additive pattern.
2.1.3. (trial and error)
3. Problem
3.1. Ending
3.1.1. I needed to end my piece and at first, I was going to make the ending of my piece abrupt but then decided on using the cyclic repetition idea seen in most pieces of minimalist music. I decided to just end my piece by going backwards eventually ending on where I started.
3.1.2. (cyclic repetition)