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Principles of Music: The Motif
In this video I take a brief look at some of the ways (not all) composers can alter their motifs. I try to keep things as general as possible so that future videos can build off of topics I have already outlined. If you have any questions please feel free to write a comment below.
For those of you wondering why leitmotifs were not mentioned in this video. I feel this is a topic worthy of it's own separate video.
A special thanks as always to musopen.org and imslp.org for offering free public domain sheet music and recordings online.
Links to Pieces used in Video:
Beethoven - Grosse Fuge Op.133:
https://musopen.org/music/1024/ludwig-van-beethoven/grand-fugue-op-133/
Bach - Goldberg Variation No. 1:
https://musopen.org/music/937/johann-sebastian-bach/goldberg-variations-bwv-988/
B...
published: 05 Sep 2017
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Motifs and Chords- The Fast and Easy Way to Make Music! [SONGWRITNG - MUSIC THEORY - LESSON]]
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This is a lesson on how to write music. There is, of course, no ONE way to write, but this technique is simple, effective, and versatile. At the very worst, you’ll come up with a good starting point off of which to build a piece or song.
The stuff you’ll pretty much need to know is linked below:
Writing Chords in Major https://youtu.be/M8eItITv8QA
Writing Chords in Minor https://youtu.be/j-j4g0ktPGw
Additionally, you’ll want to know a bit about borrowed chords to keep up with my rant at the end
Borrowed Chords: https://youtu.be/7IdttvJSedg
If ...
published: 09 Sep 2019
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Building Music: What Is A Motif? - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #24
Today we begin a series called "Building Music" looking at how composers construct music starting with the smallest element: The Motif.
Music Examples Used:
Beethoven - 5th Symphony, Movement 1
Brahms - Wiegenlieder, Op. 49, No. 4
Ravel - Bolero
Pachelbel - Canon in D
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published: 06 Sep 2017
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What is a Motif in Music? - Music Theory
Learn all about the motif, what they are, famous examples and how to write your own. One way in which music is written is for it to be based on a motif or combination of motifs. So what is a motif and how would a composer work with a motif? All is revealed in this music theory lesson. A motif is a short musical idea - often a melodic motif but sometimes a rhythmic motif. This music theory lesson explores how to spot when a motif is being used in a piece you might be playing, or how to construct and develop a motif in a piece you might be writing. Really useful to performers, composers and analysts alike.
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published: 19 Jul 2018
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How to Come Up With a Motif - Music Composition
How to come up with a motif. Motifs need a musical identity, which is created through melodic design, rhythmic character, and articulation. All the notes within the motif need to be either harmony notes or inessential notes. The process of construction is unpacked during this music composition lesson and you will soon be writing effective motifs and recognising them in the music you play. This music composition lesson explains how to come up with a musical motif and how to ensure it fits with the prevailing harmony.
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published: 04 Jun 2020
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Melody for Composers (Part1): how to Write a Strong Motif
In this video, we'll kick start a new series on writing melodies. In it, we'll focus on figuring out what makes a strong and effective motif.
🎬 Harmony for Composers: Functional Harmony and Voice Leading | https://youtu.be/OWo-9tCZj04
A motif is a short musical idea that can be used to build entire pieces of music. Lots of strategies for writing melodies rely on first having a strong motif. In this video, we'll cover a basic strategy for making sure your motifs are strong enough and interesting enough to support a full-length piece of music.
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published: 15 Sep 2021
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How To Write Music Using Motifs - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #43
Season 3, Episode 23 - Two Minute Music Theory
(Building Music Series #6)
A lot of you have asked me how to write music using motifs since I released the "What is a Motif" video. So, today we look at different ways to manipulate a motif into music.
Music examples used:
Mozart Symphony #40 - Mvmt. 1
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published: 14 Mar 2019
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One Motif - Three Arrangements [How to write music]
One motif - three different arrangements in completely different styles. How can the same four notes turn into such different pieces of music? How to write music. Join Guy Michelmore as he explains how to write a piece of music, how to develop a motif into a tune. But what has all this to do with eggs? Find out here.....
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published: 04 Mar 2021
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Hamilton and Motifs: Creating Emotional Paradoxes
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published: 01 Sep 2017
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How to Listen to Classical Music: Motifs and Seeds
Episode 3: Motifs, Seeds, Structures, and Arguments. How to get THE MOST out of classical music.
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published: 01 Mar 2018
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Principles of Music: The Motif
In this video I take a brief look at some of the ways (not all) composers can alter their motifs. I try to keep things as general as possible so that future vi...
In this video I take a brief look at some of the ways (not all) composers can alter their motifs. I try to keep things as general as possible so that future videos can build off of topics I have already outlined. If you have any questions please feel free to write a comment below.
For those of you wondering why leitmotifs were not mentioned in this video. I feel this is a topic worthy of it's own separate video.
A special thanks as always to musopen.org and imslp.org for offering free public domain sheet music and recordings online.
Links to Pieces used in Video:
Beethoven - Grosse Fuge Op.133:
https://musopen.org/music/1024/ludwig-van-beethoven/grand-fugue-op-133/
Bach - Goldberg Variation No. 1:
https://musopen.org/music/937/johann-sebastian-bach/goldberg-variations-bwv-988/
Brahms - Variations on a Theme by Paganini Book I (Performed by Peter Bradley-Fulgoni):
https://musopen.org/music/2989/johannes-brahms/variations-on-a-theme-by-paganini-op-35/
Beethoven - String Quartet No. 15, 3rd Movement:
https://musopen.org/music/1028/ludwig-van-beethoven/string-quartet-no-15-in-am-op-132/
https://wn.com/Principles_Of_Music_The_Motif
In this video I take a brief look at some of the ways (not all) composers can alter their motifs. I try to keep things as general as possible so that future videos can build off of topics I have already outlined. If you have any questions please feel free to write a comment below.
For those of you wondering why leitmotifs were not mentioned in this video. I feel this is a topic worthy of it's own separate video.
A special thanks as always to musopen.org and imslp.org for offering free public domain sheet music and recordings online.
Links to Pieces used in Video:
Beethoven - Grosse Fuge Op.133:
https://musopen.org/music/1024/ludwig-van-beethoven/grand-fugue-op-133/
Bach - Goldberg Variation No. 1:
https://musopen.org/music/937/johann-sebastian-bach/goldberg-variations-bwv-988/
Brahms - Variations on a Theme by Paganini Book I (Performed by Peter Bradley-Fulgoni):
https://musopen.org/music/2989/johannes-brahms/variations-on-a-theme-by-paganini-op-35/
Beethoven - String Quartet No. 15, 3rd Movement:
https://musopen.org/music/1028/ludwig-van-beethoven/string-quartet-no-15-in-am-op-132/
- published: 05 Sep 2017
- views: 72701
16:16
Motifs and Chords- The Fast and Easy Way to Make Music! [SONGWRITNG - MUSIC THEORY - LESSON]]
My pro theory + songwriting course https://bit.ly/2J2Nctn
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Get the ULTIMATE MODAL POSTE...
My pro theory + songwriting course https://bit.ly/2J2Nctn
Enroll in my Rhythm Training Course at ANY price! https://bit.ly/3wDacU4
Get the ULTIMATE MODAL POSTER and support this channel!: https://bit.ly/2zhk9JV
My Patreon: https://bit.ly/2zFwzOO
This is a lesson on how to write music. There is, of course, no ONE way to write, but this technique is simple, effective, and versatile. At the very worst, you’ll come up with a good starting point off of which to build a piece or song.
The stuff you’ll pretty much need to know is linked below:
Writing Chords in Major https://youtu.be/M8eItITv8QA
Writing Chords in Minor https://youtu.be/j-j4g0ktPGw
Additionally, you’ll want to know a bit about borrowed chords to keep up with my rant at the end
Borrowed Chords: https://youtu.be/7IdttvJSedg
If you’d like to hear my song Generations that I discuss, you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/5Z5Ljhbp3A0
Or listen here: https://signalsmusicstudio.bandcamp.com/track/generations
If this video was too simple for you, I suggest expanding on it by studying reharmonization techniques. It’s a fun and productive way to expand past the redundancy of repeating motifs. I don’t have any videos on the topic (yet) but there is plenty of great info out there from Adam Neely and Aimee Nolte.
Additional Rants:
I didn’t expand on it, but that Bb Augmented chord is basically formed/implied when that melody (E-F#-D) is played on top of a Bb, since Bb-D-F# forms an Aug triad. In the recorded version, the electric guitars play a Bb and an F#, so like an Augmented Powerchord if such a thing exists. The bVI+ itself could be thought of as being borrowed from D Mixolydian b6. It could also easily be assumed as an inverted D Augmented: the voice leading within the chords goes from A to A#/Bb to B, and playing an Aug on the tonic is a good way to move to any chord In the key that has a natural 6th note in it, since the movement from the fifth to the aug fifth will naturally pull the listener to the 6th.
At 06:09 I mention the distance between B and C as a minor 2nd. In this arrangement though, the C occurs an octave higher, meaning we’d call it a minor 9th instead. But in my mind, there is not a giant difference between a 9th and a 2nd. A minor 2nd and a minor 9th “feel”, not sound, the same to me and create the same effect. They have a LOT of the same qualities and characteristics and it’s helpful to think of the intervals as “somewhat the same” even across octaves. The main difference between a m9 and a m2 though is the vast distance between the two clashing notes. When they’re close together (m2) the dissonance is overwhelming, but spacing them apart (m9) an octave makes them more digestable. But in my mind, they are still cut from the same cloth thing- the b2, just different aspects of it.
Also worth meditating on the general awkwardness yet diatonic versatility of a low 7th (B) paired with the a high (C) and what that COULD be. It COULD be part of an inverted C major 7 chord (unlikely), it could be part of an inverted G with an added 4th/11th, or an inverted Emb6… Take away the key and it could imply much more- B7b9, CmMaj7, Ab7#9…
Thanks to my Patreon supporters for making this video possible. I had fun making it and I really am happy with how it turned out, hopefully it gets you writing and shows you a bit more of how easy it can be to get something going.
Special thanks to these fine folks for supporting videos like this one:
Linas Orentas
Joe Buote
Nick White
Patrick Ryan
Christopher Swanson
John Arnold
Jon Reddish
Brandon Combs
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Phillip Sharp
Don Watters
Bradley Bower
Marek Pawlowski
Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Motifs
01:45 Writing With Motifs
05:13 Modifying The Motif
07:25 Reharmonizing The Motif
09:05 Writing an Ostinato
12:13 Advanced Applications
14:23 Wrapping Up
https://wn.com/Motifs_And_Chords_The_Fast_And_Easy_Way_To_Make_Music_Songwritng_Music_Theory_Lesson
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My Patreon: https://bit.ly/2zFwzOO
This is a lesson on how to write music. There is, of course, no ONE way to write, but this technique is simple, effective, and versatile. At the very worst, you’ll come up with a good starting point off of which to build a piece or song.
The stuff you’ll pretty much need to know is linked below:
Writing Chords in Major https://youtu.be/M8eItITv8QA
Writing Chords in Minor https://youtu.be/j-j4g0ktPGw
Additionally, you’ll want to know a bit about borrowed chords to keep up with my rant at the end
Borrowed Chords: https://youtu.be/7IdttvJSedg
If you’d like to hear my song Generations that I discuss, you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/5Z5Ljhbp3A0
Or listen here: https://signalsmusicstudio.bandcamp.com/track/generations
If this video was too simple for you, I suggest expanding on it by studying reharmonization techniques. It’s a fun and productive way to expand past the redundancy of repeating motifs. I don’t have any videos on the topic (yet) but there is plenty of great info out there from Adam Neely and Aimee Nolte.
Additional Rants:
I didn’t expand on it, but that Bb Augmented chord is basically formed/implied when that melody (E-F#-D) is played on top of a Bb, since Bb-D-F# forms an Aug triad. In the recorded version, the electric guitars play a Bb and an F#, so like an Augmented Powerchord if such a thing exists. The bVI+ itself could be thought of as being borrowed from D Mixolydian b6. It could also easily be assumed as an inverted D Augmented: the voice leading within the chords goes from A to A#/Bb to B, and playing an Aug on the tonic is a good way to move to any chord In the key that has a natural 6th note in it, since the movement from the fifth to the aug fifth will naturally pull the listener to the 6th.
At 06:09 I mention the distance between B and C as a minor 2nd. In this arrangement though, the C occurs an octave higher, meaning we’d call it a minor 9th instead. But in my mind, there is not a giant difference between a 9th and a 2nd. A minor 2nd and a minor 9th “feel”, not sound, the same to me and create the same effect. They have a LOT of the same qualities and characteristics and it’s helpful to think of the intervals as “somewhat the same” even across octaves. The main difference between a m9 and a m2 though is the vast distance between the two clashing notes. When they’re close together (m2) the dissonance is overwhelming, but spacing them apart (m9) an octave makes them more digestable. But in my mind, they are still cut from the same cloth thing- the b2, just different aspects of it.
Also worth meditating on the general awkwardness yet diatonic versatility of a low 7th (B) paired with the a high (C) and what that COULD be. It COULD be part of an inverted C major 7 chord (unlikely), it could be part of an inverted G with an added 4th/11th, or an inverted Emb6… Take away the key and it could imply much more- B7b9, CmMaj7, Ab7#9…
Thanks to my Patreon supporters for making this video possible. I had fun making it and I really am happy with how it turned out, hopefully it gets you writing and shows you a bit more of how easy it can be to get something going.
Special thanks to these fine folks for supporting videos like this one:
Linas Orentas
Joe Buote
Nick White
Patrick Ryan
Christopher Swanson
John Arnold
Jon Reddish
Brandon Combs
Sebastian
Morgan M.
Lord of the Chords
Billyshes
Phillip Sharp
Don Watters
Bradley Bower
Marek Pawlowski
Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Motifs
01:45 Writing With Motifs
05:13 Modifying The Motif
07:25 Reharmonizing The Motif
09:05 Writing an Ostinato
12:13 Advanced Applications
14:23 Wrapping Up
- published: 09 Sep 2019
- views: 357372
2:33
Building Music: What Is A Motif? - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #24
Today we begin a series called "Building Music" looking at how composers construct music starting with the smallest element: The Motif.
Music Examples Used:
B...
Today we begin a series called "Building Music" looking at how composers construct music starting with the smallest element: The Motif.
Music Examples Used:
Beethoven - 5th Symphony, Movement 1
Brahms - Wiegenlieder, Op. 49, No. 4
Ravel - Bolero
Pachelbel - Canon in D
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Today we begin a series called "Building Music" looking at how composers construct music starting with the smallest element: The Motif.
Music Examples Used:
Beethoven - 5th Symphony, Movement 1
Brahms - Wiegenlieder, Op. 49, No. 4
Ravel - Bolero
Pachelbel - Canon in D
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- published: 06 Sep 2017
- views: 58578
8:17
What is a Motif in Music? - Music Theory
Learn all about the motif, what they are, famous examples and how to write your own. One way in which music is written is for it to be based on a motif or combi...
Learn all about the motif, what they are, famous examples and how to write your own. One way in which music is written is for it to be based on a motif or combination of motifs. So what is a motif and how would a composer work with a motif? All is revealed in this music theory lesson. A motif is a short musical idea - often a melodic motif but sometimes a rhythmic motif. This music theory lesson explores how to spot when a motif is being used in a piece you might be playing, or how to construct and develop a motif in a piece you might be writing. Really useful to performers, composers and analysts alike.
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🕘 Timestamps
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0:45 - Example of a motif using block chords
5:38 - Example of a motif using a single melody line
7:07 - Using motifs in music
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Learn all about the motif, what they are, famous examples and how to write your own. One way in which music is written is for it to be based on a motif or combination of motifs. So what is a motif and how would a composer work with a motif? All is revealed in this music theory lesson. A motif is a short musical idea - often a melodic motif but sometimes a rhythmic motif. This music theory lesson explores how to spot when a motif is being used in a piece you might be playing, or how to construct and develop a motif in a piece you might be writing. Really useful to performers, composers and analysts alike.
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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to motifs in music
0:45 - Example of a motif using block chords
5:38 - Example of a motif using a single melody line
7:07 - Using motifs in music
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- published: 19 Jul 2018
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15:04
How to Come Up With a Motif - Music Composition
How to come up with a motif. Motifs need a musical identity, which is created through melodic design, rhythmic character, and articulation. All the notes within...
How to come up with a motif. Motifs need a musical identity, which is created through melodic design, rhythmic character, and articulation. All the notes within the motif need to be either harmony notes or inessential notes. The process of construction is unpacked during this music composition lesson and you will soon be writing effective motifs and recognising them in the music you play. This music composition lesson explains how to come up with a musical motif and how to ensure it fits with the prevailing harmony.
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How to come up with a motif. Motifs need a musical identity, which is created through melodic design, rhythmic character, and articulation. All the notes within the motif need to be either harmony notes or inessential notes. The process of construction is unpacked during this music composition lesson and you will soon be writing effective motifs and recognising them in the music you play. This music composition lesson explains how to come up with a musical motif and how to ensure it fits with the prevailing harmony.
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6:41 - Examples of how to write a motif
13:31 - The golden rules
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Learn music theory, aural tests, composition, sight reading, orchestration and more! Prepare and practice for music exams and diplomas with Music Matters Courses. Whether you're just getting started with learning music, or you're an experienced musician looking to expand your abilities - we have something for you in our course library. With hours of step-by-step training, our courses will truly help you elevate your musicianship skills to the next level.
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- published: 04 Jun 2020
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14:15
Melody for Composers (Part1): how to Write a Strong Motif
In this video, we'll kick start a new series on writing melodies. In it, we'll focus on figuring out what makes a strong and effective motif.
🎬 Harmony for Co...
In this video, we'll kick start a new series on writing melodies. In it, we'll focus on figuring out what makes a strong and effective motif.
🎬 Harmony for Composers: Functional Harmony and Voice Leading | https://youtu.be/OWo-9tCZj04
A motif is a short musical idea that can be used to build entire pieces of music. Lots of strategies for writing melodies rely on first having a strong motif. In this video, we'll cover a basic strategy for making sure your motifs are strong enough and interesting enough to support a full-length piece of music.
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In this video, we'll kick start a new series on writing melodies. In it, we'll focus on figuring out what makes a strong and effective motif.
🎬 Harmony for Composers: Functional Harmony and Voice Leading | https://youtu.be/OWo-9tCZj04
A motif is a short musical idea that can be used to build entire pieces of music. Lots of strategies for writing melodies rely on first having a strong motif. In this video, we'll cover a basic strategy for making sure your motifs are strong enough and interesting enough to support a full-length piece of music.
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- published: 15 Sep 2021
- views: 15408
4:28
How To Write Music Using Motifs - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #43
Season 3, Episode 23 - Two Minute Music Theory
(Building Music Series #6)
A lot of you have asked me how to write music using motifs since I released the "What...
Season 3, Episode 23 - Two Minute Music Theory
(Building Music Series #6)
A lot of you have asked me how to write music using motifs since I released the "What is a Motif" video. So, today we look at different ways to manipulate a motif into music.
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Mozart Symphony #40 - Mvmt. 1
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Season 3, Episode 23 - Two Minute Music Theory
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A lot of you have asked me how to write music using motifs since I released the "What is a Motif" video. So, today we look at different ways to manipulate a motif into music.
Music examples used:
Mozart Symphony #40 - Mvmt. 1
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- published: 14 Mar 2019
- views: 25598
34:17
One Motif - Three Arrangements [How to write music]
One motif - three different arrangements in completely different styles. How can the same four notes turn into such different pieces of music? How to write mus...
One motif - three different arrangements in completely different styles. How can the same four notes turn into such different pieces of music? How to write music. Join Guy Michelmore as he explains how to write a piece of music, how to develop a motif into a tune. But what has all this to do with eggs? Find out here.....
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One motif - three different arrangements in completely different styles. How can the same four notes turn into such different pieces of music? How to write music. Join Guy Michelmore as he explains how to write a piece of music, how to develop a motif into a tune. But what has all this to do with eggs? Find out here.....
And yes it was A Team not the Rockford Files! Thanks for those pointing this out
Check out Guy’s "How to Write Music" course!
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- - - - How To Write Music - - - -
How To Write Music explores the fundamental skills that underpin every great piece of music whether it’s a song or a film score, string quartet or video game sounds track.
Check out the free guide here to get you started: https://thinkspaceeducation.com/htwm-yt1/
- published: 04 Mar 2021
- views: 38416
28:54
Hamilton and Motifs: Creating Emotional Paradoxes
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- published: 01 Sep 2017
- views: 1046303
7:50
How to Listen to Classical Music: Motifs and Seeds
Episode 3: Motifs, Seeds, Structures, and Arguments. How to get THE MOST out of classical music.
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This is the third part of a short series of videos on how to listen to classical music. This video focuses on how music is structured and built into forms such as Sonata Form, Rondo Form, and Preludes, using musical seeds, or motifs, and musical arguments to form a fully expressive piece of music from simple musical ideas.
While many people use classical music for studying, relaxing and relaxation, or sleeping, far fewer people actually enjoy listening actively. Due to the difficult state of music education, most people don't know how to follow a symphony, or how the best composers wrote and structured their works. While it has been proven that classical music can be beneficial to the mental development of babies and kids, I believe it has life enhancing qualities for all ages, and as an art form deserves to be shared, whether through outreach, or tutorials and lessons like these.
Classical music, at its best, can be richly emotional, and I believe that its emotion can be unlocked by anyone willing to follow these guides through. The principles that I will go through apply to all music, whether live in concert or on CD or Spotify, and whether you're listening to Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Brahms, Chopin, Wagner, Verdi, or Puccini, and whether listening to Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Orchestral, Choral, or Chamber music.
Many programs suggest that learning an instrument such as the piano, violin, guitar, cello, oboe, clarinet, or singing in a choir, is crucial for music appreciation. Well I think these skills, as well as learning to read sheet music and training your ear, can be extremely useful, I believe that almost anyone can learn to enjoy classical music with minimal training and music theory. Therefore, this short series will be very light on music theory, and will only use it when necessary to highlight certain forms such as sonata, rondo, and other typical forms.
While I originally got into classical music via movie scores and film composers such as Howard Shore, John Williams, and Hans Zimmer, I discovered this way of listening which has completely changed the way I approach and enjoy classical music. I hope through these videos I can share that with you.
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This is the third part of a short series of videos on how to listen to classical music. This video focuses on how music is structured and built into forms such as Sonata Form, Rondo Form, and Preludes, using musical seeds, or motifs, and musical arguments to form a fully expressive piece of music from simple musical ideas.
While many people use classical music for studying, relaxing and relaxation, or sleeping, far fewer people actually enjoy listening actively. Due to the difficult state of music education, most people don't know how to follow a symphony, or how the best composers wrote and structured their works. While it has been proven that classical music can be beneficial to the mental development of babies and kids, I believe it has life enhancing qualities for all ages, and as an art form deserves to be shared, whether through outreach, or tutorials and lessons like these.
Classical music, at its best, can be richly emotional, and I believe that its emotion can be unlocked by anyone willing to follow these guides through. The principles that I will go through apply to all music, whether live in concert or on CD or Spotify, and whether you're listening to Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Brahms, Chopin, Wagner, Verdi, or Puccini, and whether listening to Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Orchestral, Choral, or Chamber music.
Many programs suggest that learning an instrument such as the piano, violin, guitar, cello, oboe, clarinet, or singing in a choir, is crucial for music appreciation. Well I think these skills, as well as learning to read sheet music and training your ear, can be extremely useful, I believe that almost anyone can learn to enjoy classical music with minimal training and music theory. Therefore, this short series will be very light on music theory, and will only use it when necessary to highlight certain forms such as sonata, rondo, and other typical forms.
While I originally got into classical music via movie scores and film composers such as Howard Shore, John Williams, and Hans Zimmer, I discovered this way of listening which has completely changed the way I approach and enjoy classical music. I hope through these videos I can share that with you.
Please Subscribe if you want to see more like this, as well as video essays and analysis on movie music and classical music!
- published: 01 Mar 2018
- views: 143021