Classical Music​ by Gordon Haws

​​After each song title is the PDF file of the music score and the mp3 file (produced by Musescore).  I have also included comments from the composer about each song.
​SONG TITLE
EYE OF THE STORM​
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​SHEET MUSIC
AUDIO FILE
​COMMENTS BY COMPOSER
​​This song is a tribute to God's power as expressed through the mighty hurricanes.  In the composition, note the fury of the storm, followed by the calm of the eye... calm until the storm returns. 
ARRANGEMENT OF "ALLELUIA" BY CACINNI​
​This beautiful song was composed by Guillio Caccini (1551-1618) and is titled "Alleluia".  I hope you enjoy this hauntingly beautiful melody in this new arrangement. 
NOTE ABOUT "INVENTION" MUSIC PIECES (below):   These "Inventions" are done with one invention composed in every major.  They focus on pedagogy, multiple "voices" and/or helping the pianist feel comfortable playing in that key.  Each one is short, usually only a page or two long.  Together, they strengthen the pianist's knowledge and skill using each key. I hope you enjoy the beauty and the fun.  (See other compositions below the Inventions.)
INVENTION ONE
​​Invention One in the Key of F major makes use of counterpoint, two-voice composition.  See the note about "Inventions" above. 
INVENTION TWO
​​Invention Two in the Key of G-flat major (half step up from Invention One) is a beautiful, melodic piece meant to relax the soul. See the note about "Inventions" above.   I dedicated this song to my wife.
INVENTION THREE
​Invention Three in the Key of G major (half step up from Invention Two).  I hope you love the solid rhythm and marching style of Invention Three.  
INVENTION FOUR
Invention Four in the Key of A-flat major (half step up from Invention Three).  The last part of the song has two voices echoing one another in beautiful melodic phrases. 
INVENTION FIVE
​​Invention Five in the  Key of A major (half step up from Invention Four). I hope you enjoy Invention Five, which has the feeling of music from a past beloved era.
INVENTION SIX
​​Invention Six in the  Key of B-flat major (half step up from Invention Five). I hope you enjoy the beauty of form of Invention Six.
INVENTION SEVEN
​​Invention Seven in the  Key of B  major(half step up from Invention Six).  Invention Seven uses a strong counterpoint.
INVENTION EIGHT
​​Invention Eight in the  Key of C major (half step up from Invention Seven). In Invention Eight, one can hear the mountain voices echoing one another.
INVENTION NINE
​​Invention Nine in the  Key of D-flat  major (half step up from Invention Eight). Enjoy the slight Spanish feeling of Invention Nine.
INVENTION TEN
​​Invention Ten in the  Key of D major (half step up from Invention Nine). Invention Ten includes a shift from 4/4 timing to 3/4 and back again. I hope you enjoy Invention Ten.
INVENTION ELEVEN
​​Invention Eleven in the  Key of E-flat major (half step up from Invention Ten).  Invention Eleven is a study in the use of the off-beat rhythm.
INVENTION TWELVE
​​Invention Twelve in the Key of E (half step up from Invention Eleven) is the last of the Inventions in major keys to compose. 
INVENTION TWENTY-THREE
​​Invention Twenty-Three in the key of E-flat minor is the only minor key I have done.  I love the rhythm, cadence and attack of Invention Twenty-Three.  I love the minor key.
SHADES OF CHANGE
​​This song celebrates romantic loves in all of its tones and variations, which one can hear throughout the piece.
REVELRY IN PRAISE
​​This song celebrates everything good and kind, gentle and beautiful.  It celebrates advancement and achievement. 
Visit other pages of this website for religious music and pop music in PDF and mp3 formats and also for links to other sites.  Enjoy!
NOTE: Most of the mp3 files were generated by the computer (Musescore) playing the musical score.  Computer generated performances are not as expressive as human performances, but are meant to introduce the visitor to the composition.
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