LearnJazzPiano.com archives: Beethoveen forms

Paul -- 11/15/2006, 16:22:51 -- #31215

I have a question that I am trying to address for an upcoming exam: What form did Beethoveen typically write his final movements in? Sorry, this not at all jazz related but I know several of you folks have extensive musical knowledge in all styles. Also if any of you could recommend a good on line source for classical related topics,I'd appreciate it.

Barry -- 11/15/2006, 18:35:46 -- #31215

It's a little difficult to answer in Beethoven's case as he was kind of changing the rules as he went along.  Prior to his sonatas, a lot used minuets et al, but I would say a better generic answer in his case would be to look at Scherzos - or even Scherzos and trios.  Some use variations as a tool but I reckon Scherzo is the best generic answer for Beethoven sonatas. A google search should explain what that's all about.  Most sonatas of that era have the fast-slow-fast structure to the movements. The first movement is nearly always in sonata form but, as I say, the third movements can vary. Check out scherzos - I reckon that's your best bet!

Whacky -- 11/15/2006, 19:29:51 -- #31215

or Rondo

7 -- 11/17/2006, 00:05:21 -- #31215

Scherzo - what is THAT? Some kind of joke? LOL

Mike -- 11/17/2006, 00:12:47 -- #31215

he was deaf wasn't he?

butthead -- 11/17/2006, 00:34:11 -- #31215

You said "Form"  he he he....lol

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