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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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In Reply to: Re: Lots of suggestions already, so I will only comment on your own post posted by qazaq on April 23, 2007 at 14:14:57:
You seem to lack a grasp of the structure of these pieces. I am not putting you down, just hoping to help.There are forms in European classical music. The earlier music has distinct structure. For instance, many late 1700 (Haydn and Mozart) and 19th century symphonies have 4 movements often beginning with a slow intro, followed by a main theme, then a secondary theme or motif, weaving in and out followed by a coda or conclusion. (look up "sonata form"). Following is either a slow movement which is lyrical and quieter, then a dance or march like part, followed by a faster last movement. I taught my young child regarding the usual 4 movements, "Fast, slow song, dance then Fast." Without learning the whole thing, one gets only a partial understanding of the composer's intent.
I've never heard Beethoven's 9th described that way! Did you know that the 4th movement begins with a repetition of the leading theme in movements 1 through 3, instrumentally, then there is a short intro to the 4th movement's theme, the Ode to Joy, which has the whole orchestra and the chorus?
Just keep on studying and learning, that's my encouragement. My wife says that after she lived with the better gear and listening with me for about 2 years, she's starting to hear much more. Prior to that, she only recognized tunes, but now is beginning to hear and appreciate the different approaches to a Beethoven symphony by different conductors and orchestras.
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Follow Ups
- Hmmm--I'll attempt to comment, and ask you real musicians to amplify - docw 14:50:11 04/23/07 (2)
- Re: Hmmm--I'll attempt to comment, and ask you real musicians to amplify - qazaq 18:33:11 04/23/07 (1)
- great start ( a willing heart) - docw 22:09:17 04/23/07 (0)
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