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Hi All !

I'm Fernman (Pronounced "Fern Man"). I make piano video game music arrangements that are playable for someone who can reach an octave while still being close to the original. What compelled me to start arranging music is I wanted to find approachable music that sounds recognizable and that isn't written so difficult to play. One may not have to play music as written, but if one has to make too many changes to it, one may begin to struggle than actually enjoy playing.

• I don't aim for precise accuracy in my arrangements, instead I aim for relative accuracy by making the song playable and readable for the average player. So, for example, if a Pokemon song has high speed 16th notes, which may come easy to experts, I will modify it to be a more playable arrangement for a typical player while ensuring it still sounds recognizable.
  
• If a song has large intervals I will shorten them while still making it sound part of the song. I can reach an octave so I arrange music to this range when possible.
• If a song has multiple voices in it, instead of layering them I will have the melody, bass, and accompaniment have their own partnering. This way, when you repeat the song it sounds different each time, and is actually playable and is easier to read than if it were layered
• In short I try to make music playable and easy to read/play to the extent the song allows it.
• When applicable I will make a simpler version of the arrangement in addition to the "regular" version.

I am open to any and all constructive feedback to improve my arranging. I want to continue to improve my arranging skills. Although I may not be aiming for precise accuracy, I still want it to be accurate enough and be playable.

I arrange new music periodically.

My Musescore profile will always be most up to date with additions and all songs included within each music set: https://musescore.com/user/45030287

Hello,

Would someone be willing to give me feedback on my Party At Joe's arrangment from Rayman 1?
I am certain the rhythms are not correct in the early part of the song, but I'm not sure how to fix it. It sounds correct, but I'm sure it is not the best way to write it.

I'll worry about proper ninsheet formatting and layout once the music notation is at a almost final stage.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cRspZUjSyIAj8fasDW2Qza0NnE9uii65?usp=sharing

UPDATED 6-16-23

I would appreciate any feedback.
Rayman 1 on the Sega Saturn was one of my favorite childhood games.
Thank you!