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Who influenced the left hand composing technique of many classical composers including Mozart and Beethoven?
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∙ 16y ago
I believe you are referring to Domenico Alberti (1710-1740) after whom the Alberti Bass is named. He was not the first to use it, but he used it extensively. Probably the best known example is the opening of Mozart's Sonata #15 in C Major, with the pattern in the left hand following the sequence of c-g-e-g c-g-e-g d-g-f-g c-g-e-g, etc. Probably, this was an intuitive way to "sustain" or reinforce keyboard base lines and harmonies before the existence of the "sustain" pedal (of the modern piano), and at a time when keyboard instruments, including pianos, were lighter in construction and tone. The style continued for a while after the introduction of the pianoforte. Mozart and Beethoven used it, but Mozart more often, I think. You will notice that while it is ubiquitous in Mozart's piano music, it appears less frequently in his orchestral music. There were other effective techniques for producing "sustained" sounds. Check Couperin's "Les Baricades Misterieuses", a beautiful piece for harpsichord that sounds almost as if a sustain pedal is being used. He achieves the effect by "suspending" tones over the bar line.
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What two musical styles did Beethoven embrace?
Beethoven started composing during the Classical Era, and largely influenced the transition to the Romantic Era.
What style of music do beethoven play?
Beethoven was known for composing and playing Classical and Romantic music. He was regarded as the main one to effect the transition from Classical to Romantic.
Did Beethoven carry on composing after his loss of hearing?
Yes. Beethoven continued composing for many years after going deaf.
When did beethoven start composing?
he started composing at like age 7.5.
When did composers start composing?
In the early 1500.
What other composers inspired Beethoven?
The music of Mozart was a considerable inspiration to Beethoven, and influenced his early composing style.Josef Haydn taught Beethoven composition.
What two musical styles did Beethoven embrace?
Beethoven started composing during the Classical Era, and largely influenced the transition to the Romantic Era.
What style of music do beethoven play?
Beethoven was known for composing and playing Classical and Romantic music. He was regarded as the main one to effect the transition from Classical to Romantic.
What was beethovan really know for?
Beethoven is known for his classical compositions, as well as for his skill in composing.
Why is Beethoven not a true classical composer?
When Beethoven began composing music, he followed the style of Classical composers such as Mozart. However, Beethoven's style gradually changed to the point where he ushered in the Romantic era of music. Ways in which Beethoven's music differed when he began writing in the Romantic style were:the music was more expressive, making greater use of changing dynamics in order to convey emotionBeethoven scored his symphonies for larger orchestrasmelodies and harmonies became far more complex
Did Beethoven carry on composing after his loss of hearing?
Yes. Beethoven continued composing for many years after going deaf.
When did beethoven start composing?
he started composing at like age 7.5.
When did composers start composing?
In the early 1500.
What were Beethoven political views?
Beethoven likes piano and composing music.
What accomplishments did Beethoven make?
composing music
What is the stick in the composers hand called?
a composing stick
What year was beethoven's music composed?
Beethoven began composing during the latter part of the Classical period, and he provided the transition into the early phase of the Romantic period.
