Sebastian's Arrangement Library

[braix]

At measure 11, it is "bouncy" on those eighth notes which is why I have staccatos and and a slur. That is called a Portato. A Portato is also known as an articulated legato.

The more you know

[Sebastian]

Ok, if that's what you prefer, then have it that way.

Thanks! Sorry if I sounded offensive in that post XD
My posts can sound offensive when I'm not meaning them to.

Anyway, about the arrangement, what you said about making the second half an octave higher is an idea I like, but it isn't in the original. I originally wasn't gonna put the second half because it is almost a complete repeat of the first. The only difference between the two is Measure 22 & 44. One is a dotted half and the other is a half and quarter note.
Thoughts?

[braix]

You can change octaves if it makes it sound better imo. It's an arrangement not a transcription

[Bespinben]

Anyway, about the arrangement, what you said about making the second half an octave higher is an idea I like, but it isn't in the original.

Even ye olde Olimare has altered the octave of parts to make them more idiomatic of the piano:
http://www.ninsheetmusic.org/download/pdf/2344

(in this example, the RH chromatic ostinato)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EVWRwHkZvA

[Sebastian]

Well of course. I'm not against changing the original.
But if there isn't a purpose, is it really necessary? I usually change the octaves if I have to or if voices are clashing.

[braix]

But if there isn't a purpose, is it really necessary? I usually change the octaves if I have to or if voices are clashing.

Variation is fun

[Brawler4Ever]

Is measure 22 correct? It sounds to me like it should be half note A, then quarter note A, rather than dotted half note A. It's at roughly 00:19 and 00:59 in the YT link.

[Tobbeh99]

With the "one octave higher at the second time", I was thinking about the high glockenspiel, or whatever instrument, which enters at the second time making it feel more treble. So that's why I thought so, not just because "it might sound better" but also because it does exist in the original in some sort. 

[Sebastian]

With the "one octave higher at the second time", I was thinking about the high glockenspiel, or whatever instrument, which enters at the second time making it feel more treble. So that's why I thought so, not just because "it might sound better" but also because it does exist in the original in some sort.

You're right. An ocarina is played along with the accordion the first time through and a glockenspiel or xylophone is played along with the accordion the second time through.
If anything, it should probably be raised 2 octaves since both ocarinas and glockenspiels are far up on the scale.

[Sebastian]

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Ocarina Melodies
[MUS]

Man, these songs are beautiful and touch my heart
Any feedback would be great!

Originals (I couldn't find Youtube links, but these will work just fine):
Zelda's Lullaby
Epona's Song
Sun's Song
Saria's Song
Song of Time
Song of Storms

[JDMEK5]

I especially appreciate how they're all in the order that they appear in the pause menu in the game. Good work.

The biggest thing I need you to fix though, (and this is definitely not optional):

"Ocarina Melodies" Not "Ocarina Melodys".

Also, I find the titles on the page kinda small and not very attention-grabbing. Maybe a bigger font? Maybe a different font. I'm not against using italics but in traditional writing form it's very rare for a title to be italicized when it's actually serving its main purpose as a title for something. (Like, if you were referring to something in passing during a discussion, yes, italicize. But for the cover of a book for example, nay)

[Sebastian]

The biggest thing I need you to fix though, (and this is definitely not optional):
"Ocarina Melodies" Not "Ocarina Melodys".

I'm so embarrassed right now I don't know what to say 
That's the last time I upload a sheet when I'm dead tired XD

Also, I find the titles on the page kinda small and not very attention-grabbing. Maybe a bigger font? Maybe a different font. I'm not against using italics but in traditional writing form it's very rare for a title to be italicized when it's actually serving its main purpose as a title for something. (Like, if you were referring to something in passing during a discussion, yes, italicize. But for the cover of a book for example, nay)

Thanks! I can update that ASAP. There really isn't any NSM rules about that.

[JDMEK5]

I'm so embarrassed right now I don't know what to say 
That's the last time I upload a sheet when I'm dead tired XD

Haha don't let it discourage you. After all, that's why the rest of us/we NSM community are here. So you don't embarrass yourself in public.

Thanks! I can update that ASAP. There really isn't any NSM rules about that.

Exactly! This is your chance to experiment with some cool fonts..!

[Sebastian]

Exactly! This is your chance to experiment with some cool fonts..!

Good point!

[Latios212]

This is your chance to experiment with some cool fonts..!

Quick! Before we come up with a new rule!