Final

In my final post I will be discussing what I learned and what I found challenging and what was the most rewarding.
What I learned about Beethoven is that during his childhood his farther made him practice and practice for seven years he practiced on the piano until his father ran out of things for him to do. When Beethoven was a child every time he did something wrong he would be grabbed by the ears and dragged to his room. This physical abuse took a toll on Beethoven's hearing and he soon became deaf. Beethoven's music was outstanding. He made his music sad and angry because he based it on his childhood life.

The most difficult and challenging about this blog is trying to find different websites that have different information. Every time I would go on a different website it had the same stuff or it would convert you to a whole different   Each website I went to had basic information that I already used. The second issue was the iPad it had some malfunctions when you paste pictures they wouldn't show up on the website. Sometimes the iPad would crash at random times and mess up what you wrote.

What was the most rewarding about this blog is that I got to learn more about this person what he did in his childhood, what his struggles were and how he handled situations. I am also happy that I got to learn more about his music and who he gave it to. Also to know when his music was preformed and what key it was in. I am glad I choose Beethoven to do my blog on. The second accomplishment  is that the blog is coming to an end and I believe I fill filled the posts.

In conclusion may main points are that Beethoven is a great conductor because no matter how hard it was for him to hear he continued to make his music stand out from the rest and touch our hearts. Further more Beethoven conducted excellent pieces and wrote magnificent music.

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Beethoven's symphonies

The five best symphonies by Beethoven
Symphony #1
Beethoven's symphony was in c-major. Beethoven dedicated his song to Baron Gottfried Van Swieten. He published it in 1801 and took place on April 2 1802.
The symphony is clearly indebted to Beethoven's predecessors, particularly his teacher Joseph Haydn as well as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but nonetheless has characteristics that mark it uniquely as Beethoven's work, notably the frequent use of sforzandi and the prominent, more independent use of wind instruments. Sketches for the finale are found among the exercises Beethoven wrote while studying counterpoint under Johann Georg Albrechtsberger in the spring of 1787.

www.wikipiedia.org/wiki/symphony_no._1(Beethoven)

Symphony #2
Beethoven symphony #2 was in D-major it was published in the summer of 1802 and preformed on 5th of April 1803. It was  elaborated in the summer of 1802 in Heilligenstadt when Beethoven was fighting to get control over his life. In this period he will write his famous letter to his brothers known under the name of The Heilligenstadt Testament.
Www.all-about-beethoven.com/symphony2.html

  Symphony #3
Beethoven symphony #3 was preformed in flat e-major and it was preformed on April 7 1805. Beethoven dedicated his song to Napoleon.
www.all-about-Beethoven.com/symphony_no._4_(Beethoven)

Symphony#4
Beethoven symphony was preformed in b flat major. It was preformed on march 1807. The work was dedicated to Count Franz von Oppersdorff, a relative of Beethoven's patron, Prince Lichnowsky. The Count met Beethoven when he traveled to Lichnowsky's summer home where Beethoven was staying.
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/symphony_no._4(Beethoven)
Symphony #5
Beethoven symphony was preformed in c-minor. It was preformed on dec 22 1808. Beethoven remains as one of the most well known composers in the modern world. It is, no doubt, made possible by his ground breaking symphonies. Beethoven's symphonies number only nine; each one unique, each one preparing the way for the next.
www.history.com/this-day-in-history/beethoven39-fith-symphony

Thanks for following my post and there is a lot more to find on websites. In conclusion Beethoven was a master piece and a novelty and I hope you enjoyed my blog.

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Beethoven vs Mozart

I'm comparing Beethoven and Mozart to see what the view are for these performers. Also to find out the differences between them.
At http//answers.yahoo.com/questions/index?qid=2009121008445AA1slh
The main argument is that Beethoven is better than Mozart. Mozart lacks the craziness that Beethoven had. Beethoven's music was magnificent his symphonies would shake the stage. Beethoven would make his music grow louder and louder until a break the would plummet to almost nothingness. I believe that Beethoven is better and greater then Mozart will ever be. Beethoven would base his music on his childhood. It would be peaceful then boom!!! It would erupt into a cello against viola or violin against violin. It would clash and bang and as soon as you realized it it would subside and go silent.
The second argument would be that Mozart is way better than Beethoven.
At http//www.talkclassical.com/1688-Mozart-vs-Beethoven.html
Mozart's music is more inspirational and giving than Beethoven's. Mozart is better than Beethoven because Mozart's skill and well being will never be met by Beethoven no matter how hard Beethoven tried. Mozart is has better dramatic/theatrical talents than Beethoven at max. Mozart's orchestras where superb and more instrumental than Beethoven. Mozart's had an influents of awe to composers as well as Beethoven. Mozart's music is expensive theorists say its because of the way he did his orchestras. Mozart was inspirational. It depends on the viewers on who's better but I believe that Beethoven is the best.
In conclusion Beethoven and Mozart are alike but they have there differences. The basic reason why I choose Beethoven is because I grew up around his music. No matter if its Mozart or Beethoven there music will live on forever.

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Violins history

The violins were made in the 14th century it wasn't until the 15th century that the family gambs had violins developed. It wasn't until the 16th century that Italy slowly adopted this new instrument and soon after cellos, violas and basses were made to accompaniment the violins during performances. Orchestras are now split up into groups there's first violins and second violins. First violins get the melody and second violins get the harmony.
Why do people have older violins than newer violins because during the 18th century caused by high demand violin makers were forced to make violins at a faster rate therefore they got varnishes that would dry the fastest but for the consequences of that the violins never got that lust ring. They would ring yes but the note would not carry as far. People today try to make varnishes and they try to make the violins sound and look as authentic as posable.
How to make new instruments. The making of a new instrument has not changed over time. Today we still use carpenter benches, saws, small and large planes as well as chisels made from wood just like those used for sculpting. How ever blades and stencils are used for making the instruments. For violin makers the wood they choose is most important material. Wood is the correct choice and it is vital in order to archive the best sound quality. Wood needs to be treated differently even when it's from the same tree. The base of the tree is generally harder than the wood toward the top and middle. This is because the fibers of the wood are closer together because it has to hold up a giant.
Types of wood used for violins are spruce, maple, ebony, jacaranda, and boxwood. Spruce is mainly made for the belly. Maple is made for the back of the instrument and the scroll. The finger board, pegs and tailpiece are made from either ebony, jacaranda or boxwood. The finest wood that is use is maple that comes from Bosnia because they grow fast and strong.

www.sprengerviolins.com/e/violin_history.html


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As you know Beethoven is not alive anymore but his music will keep living for eternity. I will show you step my step on how to play like Beethoven but this won't happen over night.
You will need a violin
Find a quite area for u to practice
You will need to find music to play here's some web sites.  http://www.all-about-beethoven.com/beethovenmusicsheet.html
You will need a music stand to hold the music up
You will need to practice for nine years but it will help you in a long run
To get a teacher to help you on your quest you can got to meyermusic.com
Also you will need to practice everyday Beethoven was taught to learn how to play at age 5 so if a five year old can do it. So can you, so get out there and make someone admire your music.
After your hard work of practicing you can get pretty thirsty or hungry here's a snack you could make  easily
You will need freshly baked bread you could stop at a nearby bakery
Next you will need lettuce you may also at tomato onion
Now if your the kind of person that doesn't like other than cow or pig meat this is a warning. For the meat product for the sandwich you will need lam meat
Lastly you'll just need to put the master piece together and you get what Europeans call it a doner (duuner)
If your just thirsty try making tea any kind of flavor doesn't matter now you don't need to be all fancy, and get your best china out and extend you pinky every time you drink
First you will need a teapot what I do when making tea is I make the water at least 1/2 inches away from the rim
Second grab a flavor wintergreen, lemon ect
Put your burner on low so the water slowly comes to a boil I advise to put you tea bag in the pot now so when the water begins to heat up the flavor can be emitted around the pot
Let sit until boil then take off from burner turn burner off add sugar if needed and you have a nice drink

Beethoven symphonies were flabbergasting his music would light up the whole entire stage it would be soft and emotional the the next it would be harsh and unforgiving it would be a storm brewing and boom lightning strikes everywhere then it would change to a field full of flowers and nature at its max. His music reached out to the people and it is still seen today with the Grand Rapids Orchestra.
http://www.grsymphony.org/about
Their music is classical, instrumental and more!    
Grand Rapids Orchestra formed about eighty years ago. Grand Rapids and West Michigan determined that an orchestra would strengthen the city and region.  Led by Music Director David Lockington and Associate Conductor John Varineau, the orchestra presents eight concert series with performances designed to capture the imagination of young children and adults alike, featuring a wide range of music and performance styles.
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Beethovens teacher

Beethoven's first music teacher was his father. He was also taught by his older brother but his brother was so strict he would find Beethoven standing on the piano in tears. Beethoven was forced to practice everyday. Ludwig van Beethoven was only four years old when his grandfather died, he never forgot him, but cherished his portrait to the end of his life. Beethoven's father, a tenor singer at the archbishop-elector's court, was of a rough and violent temper, not improved by his passion for drink, nor by the dire poverty under which the family labored. Beethoven's father wished to profit as early as possible by his son's talent, and accordingly began to give him a severe musical training, especially on the violin, when he was only five years old, at about which time they left the house in which he was born (515 Bonngasse, now preserved as a Beethoven museum, with a magnificent collection of manuscripts and relics). By the time Beethoven was nine his father had no more to teach him. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mansionwb/3585898112/