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He could not hear music, in the sense that persons with normal hearing could. He devised a wooden rod that he would attach to the soundboard of the piano, then clench the other end between his teeth - that done, he could feel the vibrations in this head and could hear the music.
It has been said that he could hear normal talking conversations though.
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Which composers went deaf?
William Boyce Ludwig Van Beethoven Bedřich Smetana Felix Draeseke Gabriel Fauré
Which classical music was deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven, whose hearing began to deteriorate from the age of 28. He was very angry and sad about this and was said to have written notes declaring his suicide to his family. Fortunately, this did not happen. To express his sadness and anger, Beethoven composed many songs with such feelings expressed inside them. Beethoven wrote most of his music when he was at least partially deaf, and the music of his last years when he was completely deaf. Unlike Beethoven, Smetana went deaf quite suddenly and lived for another 10 years, during which he continued to compose a substantial amount of music (though not 'the majority' of his output).
What famous composer was deaf for most of his career?
Ludwig van Beethoven started hearing noises and pops and various other sounds around the age of 26. He started to lose his hearing at 28. By 31 he had lost 60% of his hearing in both ears which progressed to complete deafness by the age of 46. He continued to compose all during this time as he knew music so well, and heard the music in his head and knew the notes to write down. Some of his last work, which included some of his greatest compositions, he never heard played due to his deafness. There were no ear specialists in his time but doctors later took all the symptoms and drew from his volume of correspondence and personal writings and said that his deafness was caused by either "...neurolabyrinthitis, otospongiose, or labyrinthitis..."
What were Beethoven's struggles?
Ludwig Van Beethoven was a famous musician despite of being deaf. His challenges in life were: 1.) His father was an alcoholic. And Beethoven often got beat up by his father. That also triggered his deafness. 2.) Tuberculosisb killrf hid mother when he was 16. 3.) He has to take responsibility to raise up his brothers alone. 4.) he was fighting for his nephew's custody NORIKKA081094
Who was the interpreter for Ludwig Van Beethoven?
Hindenmath was a distinguished interpreter for Ludwig Van Beethoven. Beethoven has went down in history as a famous composer, known for his piano sonatas. His music is taught in schools across the world.
Which composers went deaf?
William Boyce Ludwig Van Beethoven Bedřich Smetana Felix Draeseke Gabriel Fauré
Which famous German composer went deaf before he wrote some of his most famous music?
Ludwig van Beethoven began going deaf at the age of 28.
Which classical music was deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven, whose hearing began to deteriorate from the age of 28. He was very angry and sad about this and was said to have written notes declaring his suicide to his family. Fortunately, this did not happen. To express his sadness and anger, Beethoven composed many songs with such feelings expressed inside them. Beethoven wrote most of his music when he was at least partially deaf, and the music of his last years when he was completely deaf. Unlike Beethoven, Smetana went deaf quite suddenly and lived for another 10 years, during which he continued to compose a substantial amount of music (though not 'the majority' of his output).
Was Ludwig van Beethoven def?
Yes, he first noticed signs of deafness in his late 20s and he eventually went profoundly deaf. All the music of his late period was composed when he was totally deaf.
What famous composer was deaf for most of his career?
Ludwig van Beethoven started hearing noises and pops and various other sounds around the age of 26. He started to lose his hearing at 28. By 31 he had lost 60% of his hearing in both ears which progressed to complete deafness by the age of 46. He continued to compose all during this time as he knew music so well, and heard the music in his head and knew the notes to write down. Some of his last work, which included some of his greatest compositions, he never heard played due to his deafness. There were no ear specialists in his time but doctors later took all the symptoms and drew from his volume of correspondence and personal writings and said that his deafness was caused by either "...neurolabyrinthitis, otospongiose, or labyrinthitis..."
Who was the interpreter for Ludwig Van Beethoven?
Hindenmath was a distinguished interpreter for Ludwig Van Beethoven. Beethoven has went down in history as a famous composer, known for his piano sonatas. His music is taught in schools across the world.
What were Beethoven's struggles?
Ludwig Van Beethoven was a famous musician despite of being deaf. His challenges in life were: 1.) His father was an alcoholic. And Beethoven often got beat up by his father. That also triggered his deafness. 2.) Tuberculosisb killrf hid mother when he was 16. 3.) He has to take responsibility to raise up his brothers alone. 4.) he was fighting for his nephew's custody NORIKKA081094
What happened to Beethoven as he got older?
He went deaf yet still composed music.
What is Beethoven's affliction?
Beethoven first developed tinnitus, or constant ringing in his ears, which eventually led to complete deafness.
How do you compare the life of Joseph Haydn to Ludwig van Beethoven?
They went their different way. But remember that Joseph Haydn was Beethoven teachers for time, .
Did Ludwig Van Beethoven know how to sing and speak?
yep but after a while he sorda went mad
Who is the famous composer that went deaf and died after writing his ninth symphony?
This description fits the composer Ludwig van Beethoven.In actual fact, letters from Beethoven to his friends in 1801 indicate he had begun experiencing ringing (tinnitus) and deafness in his ears for at least the past three years, since around 1797 - 1798, at the age of 26 or 27.
