Music transcends all logic and awakens strong emotions in us. For example, when we watch a scary movie, music is what triggers the terror we may feel.

The challenge

In this challenge, compose a song that gives us the creeps 😱! But this is not all, the song must be the soundtrack for this scene:

Instructions

  • Must be an original song specially created for this challenge. An arrangement will not be considered.
  • Collaborations are not allowed this time.
  • You can only submit one score.
  • You can only use 4 instruments.
  • The duration of the song must match the duration of the scene.
  • External audio sources can be used (it will not influence the results).
  • If you have already won a challenge, you can submit your song, but you will not participate in the annual prize subscription, to give a chance to someone else.
  • Deadline: 25th October. No late submissions!

Scoring system

✅ Accuracy (25)

How well your composition matches the scene.

✅ Engagement (25)

How well your song captures one's attention for its entire duration.

✅ Transitions (25)

How smooth and well-designed the song's transitions are (e.g. modulations).

✅ Founder Enjoyment (10)

How the founders of Tutteo, the company behind Flat, like your piece.

✅ September's winner enjoyment (15)

Bonus points

  • Use an irregular time signature (5 points).
  • Use only string instruments (5 points).
  • Subscribe to our YouTube channel (1 point).
  • Tell us 3 reasons why you choose Flat as your music notation software (2 points).

🥇 The score with the most points wins.

We will announce the winner on October 31st!

Prize

🏆 One-year Premium subscription.

Additional incentives

  • Promotion in our blog and social media.
  • Special badge for a year showing you as the winner of this month's challenge!
  • You will help us choose the winner for the next challenge.

Submissions

Please send your submission 👉🏽 here

Late submissions will not be considered.

Good luck!!