How did Beethoven overcome his hearing problem?

Answer 1

He learned to play at an early age, and was a well-known performer for years before his hearing problem developed. Some people mistakenly believe that Beethoven was deaf throughout his entire life. He was not. Also it was believed he used a rod that was attached to the sound board and it transferred vibrations to his mouth.

Answer 2

Beethoven sang the music in his head; but sadly didn't really know when his performances ended so one of his workers told him around so he may see people clapping for him

Legend has it that Beethoven cut off the legs of his piano so he could lay the instrument flat on the floor and hear the vibrations through the floor. However, it was common for pianos of this time to have removable legs, as often musicians had to carry their instruments to court to entertain the nobility.

Answer 3

Beethoven started to lose his hearing in his early twenties. He was completely deaf by the age of 30. His famous works including the Choral Symphony and Emperor Concerto were written after this period.

Answer 4

A thick dowel rod that he clenched with his teeth with the opposite end resting on the soundboard of the piano.