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What did beethoven add to his 9th symphony the choral symphony?
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Well you've answered the question yourself. Beethoven added vocal chorus for the first time into a symphony. This was an unprecedented and very odd choice at the time. Since then, it has had a moderate effect on future symphonies but nothing too drastic.
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What did Ludwig van Beethoven contribute?
Ode to Joy For Elise Third Symphony (Eroica) Pathétique Missa Solemnis Ninth Symphony German classical music composer Ludwig van Beethoven is often considered one of the bridge composers, and the evolution of the classical music period into the romantic era can be seen in his many compositions. Living and working primarily in Vienna, Austria during his life Beethoven is often considered one of the greatest composers in history, producing work even after a devastating hearing loss. His catalogue of musical work has inspired and intimidated composers that came after him. Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany on December 16, 1770, although his birthday is often celebrated on December 17, the day of his baptism. Like many composers before him, his first music teacher was his father, himself a court musician in Bonn, and without success attempted to show him off as a child prodigy, much as Mozart's father had. Beethoven's childhood was difficult, and his father, an abusive alcoholic, beat him often when he did not perform up to his standards. Still, others soon recognized his great musical abilities, and in 1787 while in Vienna he got the opportunity to play for Mozart. He was given a job and music lessons by Christian Gottlob Neefe and sponsorship by the German court to play and study music. His career was halted slightly when he was 17, and his mother died, forcing him to care for two younger brothers. In 1792, Beethoven moved to Vienna, intending to train with Joseph Haydn. Unfortunately, Haydn did not appreciate Beethoven's unconventional music ideas and playing style and stopped lessons. Despite this minor set-back, Beethoven quickly became known in Vienna for being a piano genius as well as a composer, though the composing came much more slowly. In the 1790's, Beethoven decided upon the career of a freelance musician, rejecting the idea of working for a church or a court, and supported himself through public performances, sales of his compositions and grants and stipends from noblemen willing to support his work and talent. Typically Beethoven's musical life is separated into three periods: Early; Middle; and Late. In during his Early period, his compositions and playing style reflected the greats of classical music, including his former teacher Haydn and Mozart, while he simultaneously experimented with new stylistic avenues and finding his own voice. It was during this time that he composed his first and second symphonies, along with the first six string quartets, two piano concertos and twenty piano sonatas, including two of his most famous, "Pathetique" and "Moonlight." Beethoven's Middle period started after he lost his hearing and is recognized as being the period during which his most dramatic and large-scale music works were composed. It was during this time that Beethoven composed many famous works, including symphonies numbers three through eight, the last three piano concertos, the triple concerto and his only violin concerto. He also composed five string quartets, seven more piano sonatas and his only opera, Fidelio. Beethoven's late period started in 1816 and continued until his death. Compositions during this time are typically categorized as being Beethoven's most intellectual, intense and personal works. They also are the most experimental in his library. For example, his Ninth Symphony was the first symphony to add a choral part to the final movement. Beethoven's most well-known works include his Third, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth symphonies, Piano Concerto No. 5, a Violin concerto, the "Pathetique," "Moonlight," and "Appassionata" piano sonatas and the "Fur Elise". "Ode to Joy," the recognizable final choral movement of the Ninth Symphony is the National Anthem of the European Union and was played by Leonard Bernstein during the fall of the Berlin Wall. These events commemorate the universal nature of Beethoven's music works. Because of the breadth of Beethoven's artistic experimentation and his success at creating works that could be understood and enjoyed by the entire world, many have called Beethoven, not only the greatest composer in history, but one of the greatest minds in history. Beethoven's personal life was very difficult, and when he began to lose his hearing at age 28 he thought seriously about suicide. He was not easy to get along with, and often fought with relatives and friends, a trait that potentially was the reason he never married. Because of his freelance lifestyle, he often was in financial distress. Many note the influence of Beethoven's troubled life in his music; his compositions have themes that center around great struggle that is resolved with victory. Perhaps Beethoven's greatest contribution to music was his transformation of the sonata form, although rivaling that was his re-envisioning of the symphony into a freer and more expressive form. Often in poor health, he died on March 26, 1827, legend has it during a wild thunderstorm, angry. His last piece of music was a string quintet in C Major, unfinished.
What is F9 on the piano?
an F9 chord on the piano is where you have the f major chord (F A C) and just add the 9th to it (which in this case is a G)
What are some chords for bass guitar?
Ten chords sound great on the bass:C major chord- 8th fret on the E string and 9th fret on the G string.(add the 9th fret on the D string to make it a Cmaj7 chord) or(add the 8th fret on the D string to make it a C7chord)C minor chord- 8th fret on the E string and 8th fret on the G string.(add the 8th fret on the D string to make it a Cm7chord)Also playing in fifths sound good as well:E5 chord- 7th fret on the A string and 9th fret on the D string.Remember, you can move these chords anywhere on the instrument.The trick to playing chords on the bass is to keep the notes further apart. Lower notes played closer together become muddy sounding.
Who is the greatest German composer who has ever lived?
Many composers are great at certain forms of music, like piano or symphonic, but if you look at some of the better composers and add up their talent, abilities and accomplishments it becomes pretty clear that empirically the greatest composer, by actually a long shot, is Ludwig van Beethoven. Musicianship- Beethoven was by all accounts the greatest piano player of his day. He was also the greatest improviser of his time. This is well documented by many accounts from his contemporaries. He was also not only able to write music without hearing a note, but was able to correct string players by watching their hands on the necks of the instruments! Accomplishments- Most music historians will agree that he wrote the greatest masterpieces in virtually every genre except Opera. His Symphonies, String Quartets and Piano Sonatas are the cornerstones of their respective genres, while many feel his Piano Concerto no.5 and his Violin Concerto are the greatest as well. He revolutionized music twice in his career -once with the Third Symphony (as radical then as the Rite of Spring was in the early Twentieth century), and then again with his forward looking Late Period works. His influence was felt over two centuries, to the point that modern composers such as Cage and Stockhausen had to consciously rebel against him! Besides writing the greatest body of work in human history, Beethoven invented the concept of self-expression through music. Up until that point, music was either used for religious ceremony or for royal entertainment. Composers were considered servants, like cooks, and the idea that a composer would have something to say through his music was totally an alien concept. Beethoven, by sheer force of his personality and genius, forever altered that concept. He elevated the composer from servant to King, and that is where we get the idea of music as a means of self expression today. Furthermore, he invented the concept of Avante-garde music - music that was not meant for contemporary audiences but for the future. Both these concepts can not be understated - if this was his only accomplishment he would have still been considered the revolutionary force he is today. Add to all this the fact that: *he was and remains one of the most popular composers of all time *Wrote the greatest melody in music history (Ode to Joy -using only 5 notes!) and the greatest motif (5th Symphony). *The first successful free lance composer *Was, along with Bach, the consummate composer of fugues Oh yeah, and he was DEAF! I don't think it can be argued that the crown of "Greatest Composer in History" fits easily on Beethoven's wild hair! No other composer matches up. C
Is there a German composer by the name of Roth who is known for his only symphony?
Yes, there is. Unfortunately I am away from home now, but I have a CD a home. I forgot his first name, but I know that he was a disciple of Brahms. He died after destroying all of his works. He had no success during his lifetime. One symphony survived and Deutsche Grammophone made a CD. I find his music very interesting and it is a pity he had no fortune. In March I am back and I will add his name in Wikipedia which, incredibly enough, does not include his name in the list of German composers. I am sorry I cannot be of greater help, maybe in the Deutsche Grammophone catalogue you will find it, but I bought it back in 2006.
What did Beethoven add to his symphony that no one ever added before?
Choral music. Beethoven was the first one to incorporate voice as one section of the "musical instruments", in the final movement of his Ninth Symphony.
What is the Capulets last name?
I love it! A question to add to "Where was the Gettysburg address delivered?" "When was the war of 1812?" "Who wrote Beethoven's symphony?" The question answers itself. The last name of the Capulets was, wait for it, Capulet.
Who sang With a Little Bit of Luck in My Fair Lady and what were the circumstances?
I need this information to add to a narration for a choral presentation of the song
What did Ludwig van Beethoven contribute?
Ode to Joy For Elise Third Symphony (Eroica) Pathétique Missa Solemnis Ninth Symphony German classical music composer Ludwig van Beethoven is often considered one of the bridge composers, and the evolution of the classical music period into the romantic era can be seen in his many compositions. Living and working primarily in Vienna, Austria during his life Beethoven is often considered one of the greatest composers in history, producing work even after a devastating hearing loss. His catalogue of musical work has inspired and intimidated composers that came after him. Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany on December 16, 1770, although his birthday is often celebrated on December 17, the day of his baptism. Like many composers before him, his first music teacher was his father, himself a court musician in Bonn, and without success attempted to show him off as a child prodigy, much as Mozart's father had. Beethoven's childhood was difficult, and his father, an abusive alcoholic, beat him often when he did not perform up to his standards. Still, others soon recognized his great musical abilities, and in 1787 while in Vienna he got the opportunity to play for Mozart. He was given a job and music lessons by Christian Gottlob Neefe and sponsorship by the German court to play and study music. His career was halted slightly when he was 17, and his mother died, forcing him to care for two younger brothers. In 1792, Beethoven moved to Vienna, intending to train with Joseph Haydn. Unfortunately, Haydn did not appreciate Beethoven's unconventional music ideas and playing style and stopped lessons. Despite this minor set-back, Beethoven quickly became known in Vienna for being a piano genius as well as a composer, though the composing came much more slowly. In the 1790's, Beethoven decided upon the career of a freelance musician, rejecting the idea of working for a church or a court, and supported himself through public performances, sales of his compositions and grants and stipends from noblemen willing to support his work and talent. Typically Beethoven's musical life is separated into three periods: Early; Middle; and Late. In during his Early period, his compositions and playing style reflected the greats of classical music, including his former teacher Haydn and Mozart, while he simultaneously experimented with new stylistic avenues and finding his own voice. It was during this time that he composed his first and second symphonies, along with the first six string quartets, two piano concertos and twenty piano sonatas, including two of his most famous, "Pathetique" and "Moonlight." Beethoven's Middle period started after he lost his hearing and is recognized as being the period during which his most dramatic and large-scale music works were composed. It was during this time that Beethoven composed many famous works, including symphonies numbers three through eight, the last three piano concertos, the triple concerto and his only violin concerto. He also composed five string quartets, seven more piano sonatas and his only opera, Fidelio. Beethoven's late period started in 1816 and continued until his death. Compositions during this time are typically categorized as being Beethoven's most intellectual, intense and personal works. They also are the most experimental in his library. For example, his Ninth Symphony was the first symphony to add a choral part to the final movement. Beethoven's most well-known works include his Third, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth symphonies, Piano Concerto No. 5, a Violin concerto, the "Pathetique," "Moonlight," and "Appassionata" piano sonatas and the "Fur Elise". "Ode to Joy," the recognizable final choral movement of the Ninth Symphony is the National Anthem of the European Union and was played by Leonard Bernstein during the fall of the Berlin Wall. These events commemorate the universal nature of Beethoven's music works. Because of the breadth of Beethoven's artistic experimentation and his success at creating works that could be understood and enjoyed by the entire world, many have called Beethoven, not only the greatest composer in history, but one of the greatest minds in history. Beethoven's personal life was very difficult, and when he began to lose his hearing at age 28 he thought seriously about suicide. He was not easy to get along with, and often fought with relatives and friends, a trait that potentially was the reason he never married. Because of his freelance lifestyle, he often was in financial distress. Many note the influence of Beethoven's troubled life in his music; his compositions have themes that center around great struggle that is resolved with victory. Perhaps Beethoven's greatest contribution to music was his transformation of the sonata form, although rivaling that was his re-envisioning of the symphony into a freer and more expressive form. Often in poor health, he died on March 26, 1827, legend has it during a wild thunderstorm, angry. His last piece of music was a string quintet in C Major, unfinished.
Why does it seem that in most choral music the soprano and male parts have more interesting and varied material than the altos?
This is because sopranos usually have the melody of a piece. Meanwhile, basses and tenors have large ranges to work with and composers use this to add interest to the piece. But my favorite lines are usually the alto because they are the main source of harmony in a choral piece and make the music come alive.
A symphony is what?
A symphony is a large piece of music written for an orchestra (like the New York Philharmonic or the Boston Symphony Orchestra). They started with Haydn during the Classical period, and are still written today. They consist usually of 3 main movements, or sections each lasting several minutes. (the number does vary depending on composer -- Olivier Messiaen wrote one that is 10 movements long!). See the related link 'Wikipedia - Symphony' below for further information. Symphony is also a greek word which means "agreement" It comes from two words:Syn=Add and phoni=voice thus you have "added voices" equals agreed voices...
What US institute is ADD the acronym for?
ADD is the acronym for the Attention Deficit Disorder institute. This is located in Kalamanzoo, MI. Their address is 3335 South 9th Street. They also have a campus in Livona.
How many things have Beethoven composed or wrote?
9 symphonies. 32 piano sonatas. Someone add the other stuff he wrote. Definitely more than "10 things."
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What is F9 on the piano?
an F9 chord on the piano is where you have the f major chord (F A C) and just add the 9th to it (which in this case is a G)
Is it possible to make a microwave oven that would play music but with microwaves - heating up your meal with Beethoven symphony?
Yes, but I'm not sure why you'd want to. You can modulate a magnetron so the plasma it generates will throw off audible sound...if you add a LOT of parts to the microwave oven. Some crazy man in Europe did this. It works, but the webpage he put up says this could kill you. And he's right. A less-dangerous way would be to put an MP3 player in the microwave, and a speaker in it, and control it with the microwave oven's timer.
What symphonies are in Tennessee?
There are more than you might think! These are the professional orchestras I know of:Nashville SymphonyMemphis Symphony OrchestraKnoxville Symphony OrchestraMurfreesboro Symphony OrchestraChattanooga SymphonyBryan Symphony Orchestra (Cookeville)Jackson Symphony OrchestraSymphony of the Mountains (Kingsport)Sorry if I missed your town, please add it in! It's a big state.In addition, there are youth orchestras attached to almost all of the above; there are some fine community/volunteer orchestras and university orchestras as well.An interesting side of the orchestral musician's life in Tennessee is that the orchestras in the smaller cities usually program fewer concerts, so it is possible for a musician to play in more than one orchestra. In fact, some wind players (who may or may not be required for everything an orchestra plays) work on a contract basis with three or four different orchestras over the course of a season.
