Hi Ichigo members. I'm just a newbie here, but I hope that you enjoy music as much as I do.

Thanks for taking your time to listen to them!
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I am very sorry! The midi did not upload properly. Nothing to do with your computer, HanTony! The new one should work, I think.

1 second long @_@
Or is that just my computer :\

Seems to work fine on my computer.
I find that your piece portrays a sense of innocence and fun really well. it would be well suited for a young girly type RPG character.

Thank you for your comments. I wanted to upload something else for you guys, since the first song is so short.

This is my first really slow song, so I hope you like it. Please tell me how to improve, especially on writing emotional piano pieces.

Grace notes should have a slash in them in this case, because it will be interpreted quite differently if someone were to play this piece.

Oops. I will keep that in mind. Thanks for the correction!

Summer sure leaves a lot of time. I'll let you guys listen to this. I've had mixed feelings about the cello, and I have no idea where to slur the flute notes, so critique on that would be most appreciated.

I wouldn't try working on orchestration stuff yet (stick with an easier instrument/ensemble). Arpeggios should not be in one instrument; what I would do is spread it between at least 2 instruments. + you are missing some of the String Ensemble. The basic instrumentation for a string ensemble is:

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Contrabass.

So, yeah, it's pretty difficult to work on orchestration when you are a new composer. x_x

Yeah, I know it's a very strange ensemble, especially putting piano part in two celli. I guess I'll try something more normal next time. Thank you for your comment!

It was actually a nice piece of music, congratulations! You're making a great start. Just keep in mind, although your notes sound fine, you're trying to relay a message through this piece. The crescendos and decrescendos failed completely to impact me emotionally, likewise, the varied beats felt sporatical and random. Simply try to imagine what is going on in your song, what you're trying to relay by writing it, and then add in the fancy things. When more complex methods are used carelessly, it often detracts from the pleasant undertone of the melody which is very true in your case. Also, experiment using the peddle more, and try more complex chord theory. Integrate diminished and augmented chords, really gives it a sophisticated feel.