Better than Melody: Beethoven's Clever Hook

Why is Beethoven's 5th symphony so well recognized? I actually answer this question towards the very end of this video while I go over the difference between a motif and a melody. There is a big reason why this symphony is performed so often by professional orchestras. This is why I synced this symphony to the sheet music. Let's finally analyze this piece of music, note by note! Well, I don't get that crazy, but I analyze the symphony in a fun way! Whether or not you enjoy Beethoven's music, you should pay very close attention to my analysis of this famous 1st movement of this symphony from the classical music era. My analysis will help you see what it takes to write engaging music. ✅ Subscribe if you want the power and accessibility Music Jotter can bring via the web: /@ musicjotter 0:00 I synced an orchestra to sheet music! 0:47 Intro to Beethoven's 5th Symphony Motif 2:35 4 notes, 4 notes, 4 notes, 4 notes 3:14 Time to play the motifs for my shorts loving audience! 3:55 Here's why we need a 2/4 time signature 5:05 Beethoven's 5th Symphony Melody 6:44 What is a motif? 7:21 What is a melody? 7:59 A well organized musical composition

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