Achieving Drama Through Rhythm and Modulation - Inside the Mind of Beethoven

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Step inside the mind of Beethoven as we explore the opening section of Beethoven’s “Waldstein” Piano Sonata, one of the most famous of his middle period works. In particular we explore how rhythm and modulation are used to create drama. Starting with the fast repeated quavers of the opening, this video explains how this drives the energy of the movement in conjunction with the semiquaver runs and other rhythmic features. You will also be taken on Beethoven’s fascinating journey through a panoply of keys, including many unexpected twists and turns. The video offers insight into how this piece works and into how Beethoven writes and also inspires ideas for composers wanting to write with drama and energy.
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0:00 - Introduction to achieving drama through rhythm and modulation
2:46 - Playing the piece
3:31 - The drama of Beethoven
14:12 - Development of ideas
20:22 - Conclusion
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@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

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@maribelfarnsworth4565 Жыл бұрын

In this movement Beethoven diverges from the sonata-form convention of having the second subject in the dominant key of G major and having it in E major instead.

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

Beethoven loves those developments

@rethavanzyl5499 Жыл бұрын

Just amazing!!! Thank you Gareth for once again making music so alive and exciting!!!

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jayducharme Жыл бұрын

I did indeed find that absolutely fascinating. It makes my head spin and reinforces how much more I have to learn.

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

It’s always an engaging study.

@vincent-ataramaniko Жыл бұрын

I think the main reason why we have C major to G major to B major etc is because it creates a chromatic movement on the bass, which makes all of these "weird" harmonic changes completely valid ! A genius

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

He’s certainly a genius

@jarodvmusic Жыл бұрын

What a great analysis and also great playing. You have taught me an incredible amount. You are the teacher that actually sparked my interest in learning how to compose orchestral/"classical" music. And that is because you make it so easily understandable. Also you take time to refresh fundamental steps in order for the videos to make sense, not assuming the watcher already knows them. Thank you for all you have done. Words can not describe how big of an impact you are on so many peoples lives. From the people learning directly from your videos, to the people those people go on to teach, and furthermore to the listeners listening to the music created as a result.

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

That’s most kind of you. Thanks. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

@kostasmargaritis73 Жыл бұрын

Just wonderful! I am a musician and I really appreciate your videos. They are so helpful and engaging! Congratulations and thank you !

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

That’s most kind. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

@ayanangshusaha1892 Жыл бұрын

You are such an Amazing Teacher... "Thank you For the Music" 🙏🙏🙏

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

You’re most kind. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

@elba9066 Жыл бұрын

This is one of your best videos Gareth, particularly enhanced by your vocalisations

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@user-od9jt9eh6n Жыл бұрын

Gareth thank you so much for your work!! such a great video! just pure gold

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

That’s most kind. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

@richardlevasseur6771 Жыл бұрын

This was fascinating, for sure!

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

Glad it’s helpful.

@yadinmichaeli12 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video thank you very much 😊

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

A pleasure

@basstian Жыл бұрын

My favourite piano piece ever!

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

Fabulous

@NomeDeArte Жыл бұрын

I love this series, and about the piece, love how Barenboim play it!

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@caterscarrots3407 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Barenboim is my absolute favorite pianist for Beethoven and Mozart sonatas.

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

😀

@frankspears4597 Жыл бұрын

Leads you to the conclusion he knew what he was doing in the composition process rather than it happening by chance.

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@velcroman11 Жыл бұрын

Not really. One may have asked Beethoven the how and why. Beethoven may have just shrugged and replied “I don’t know it just seems away I like”. He was a genius it was just there in his mind and fingers. He didn’t need to wonder why. You don’t wonder why and how you walk you just do it.

@frankspears4597 Жыл бұрын

@@velcroman11 but at some conscious level, he must have been planning like an architect designs a house. He must have been thinking this bit can be improved, i know what, I’ll modulate this section etc etc.

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

Beethoven was a genius but he also thought out the design and the detail in the way that an architect designing a building would. Add genius to that and he’s away.

@frankspears4597 Жыл бұрын

@@MusicMattersGB my point exactly. Sometimes when i am improvising a solo, I am not consciously thinking, and when I listen back may think how did I do that. But for a long piece, there must be planning, trying ideas out, ditching some, until you are happy with the end result.

@gregrosendahl7362 Жыл бұрын

"I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all". -Beethoven. ...Or maybe BonJovi. Either way...

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

😀

@canman5060 Жыл бұрын

Yves Nat performance of this great sonata is a must hear.

@MusicMattersGB Жыл бұрын

😀

@Sitbon08 5 күн бұрын

Very helpful. Could you please consider making a video about the chords used in the Grave movement of Beethoven’s Sonata Pathetique? I’m trying to memorise it away from the piano. The first measure is straightforward (Cm), but after that, I’m finding it hard to identify many of the chords (diminished 7ths?) Beethoven has chosen, as well as understanding how they are functioning. How would you approach memorising the Grave? Thx Andrew would be helpful to know how to identify the chords, especially many of the diminished 7ths. I’m not always clear what key a measure or even half a measure is in.

@MusicMattersGB 5 күн бұрын

If you go to www.mmcourses.co.uk then click on courses you can scroll down until you find our analysis course on this work. All movements are covered with the entire content explained.

@artandstorm 10 ай бұрын

Gareth thank you so much for your work! I sometimes wonder what was going on in Beethoven's head? Whether he really still had diatonic and borrowed chords and sequences in mind? I doubt it. Imho, he leaves these diatonic structures too often and for too long. It often seems to me more like an impulsive "painting" of atmospheres strung together. Whether there is a "new" music theory for this "painting" that comes closer to something like this?

@MusicMattersGB 10 ай бұрын

Interesting to consider