Building Music: What Is A Motif? - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #24

Today we begin a series called "Building Music" looking at how composers construct music starting with the smallest element: The Motif. Music Examples Used: Beethoven - 5th Symphony, Movement 1 Brahms - Wiegenlieder, Op. 49, No. 4 Ravel - Bolero Pachelbel - Canon in D Exclusive and Curated content in Music Theory, Composition, and Musicology are yours for free in my email newsletter: https://www.jessestrickland.com/email... MUSIC COMMUNITY _____________________ Join a community of people who want to get better at composition, music theory, and musicology; and get access to my music courses, resources, and exclusive content. https://www.jessestrickland.com/membe... COURSES AND RESOURCES ____________________________ ►► Understanding Music Theory: Overcoming the Mental Blocks to Music Theory Fluency - https://www.jessestrickland.com/under... ►► Start Write Now: Write Your First Composition In 30 Days: https://www.jessestrickland.com/start... ►► DIGITAL MUSIC RESOURCES: https://www.jessestrickland.com/resou... Support the creation of new music resources (and my coffee habit): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jessestr... Check out my composition focused youtube channel:    / @jessestricklandmusic   ► Gear I Use/Music Recommendations: www.jessestrickland.com/blog-exclusives/2024/4/1/a-list-of-music-recommendations-and-gear-i-use CONNECT WITH ME ________________________________ Website: www.jessestrickland.com Instagram: instagram.com/jessestricklandmusic Newsletter sign up: https://www.jessestrickland.com/email... Music Latest: www.jessestrickland.com/music Hey, I'm Jesse, a composer and music theorist. I believe that Music Theory is a practical and valuable artform for all musicians throughout their lifetime. On this channel, I am making videos to help all musicians grow in their understanding of music theory and how it can make them a better musician.