Introduction On the first day of class we were asked if we hated classical music. I cannot say it is something that I have chosen to play before taking Music 104. I have to admit how amazed I was learning about classical music and how often it is used in movies and cartoons still watched today. Taking this class has made me a better listener and taught me about the development of music. Although there are many composers that have influenced music, my assignment is to tell you about my favorite and why I believe he is the most influential. I will also tell you about my favorite musical time period and how this class has changed the way I listen to music.
Ludwig Van Beethoven Beethoven has been regarded as one of the greatest figures in the history of music. While doing my research, it was obvious to me that Beethoven was a man passionate about his work. Not only was he gifted but he overcame severe struggles …show more content…
The first things we were taught was how to actually listen to music. 1. Pay Attention! 2. Think about what you hear
3. Listen for charges/ important stuff. Hearing is completely different than listening, but throughout this course I have realized that you must do both to understand the complexity of classical music.
The homework assignments we were given seemed like a piece of cake before actually starting them. I have never listened to music like I did to complete the homework. Music never seemed so complex. Although I have always enjoyed listening to music, it became obvious that I wasn’t really listening. This class has increased my vocabulary. Words such as themes and variations are words that I would not have considered relatable to music. Although I knew that beat, rhythm, pitch and tone were involved with music I didn’t understand the factors included with them. Now I can describe a piece of music using the elements of music that I learned in
Ludwig Van Beethoven Beethoven has been regarded as one of the greatest figures in the history of music. While doing my research, it was obvious to me that Beethoven was a man passionate about his work. Not only was he gifted but he overcame severe struggles …show more content…
The first things we were taught was how to actually listen to music. 1. Pay Attention! 2. Think about what you hear
3. Listen for charges/ important stuff. Hearing is completely different than listening, but throughout this course I have realized that you must do both to understand the complexity of classical music.
The homework assignments we were given seemed like a piece of cake before actually starting them. I have never listened to music like I did to complete the homework. Music never seemed so complex. Although I have always enjoyed listening to music, it became obvious that I wasn’t really listening. This class has increased my vocabulary. Words such as themes and variations are words that I would not have considered relatable to music. Although I knew that beat, rhythm, pitch and tone were involved with music I didn’t understand the factors included with them. Now I can describe a piece of music using the elements of music that I learned in