Beethoven, as we all know, was an outstanding composer. Even at a very young age, the gift of composition was upon him. Music was a big part of Beethoven's life. Day after day, he was either playing or composing music. Beethoven had a very important talent. Without composers there would be no music.

Beethoven composed his first piece of music at the young age of 11 in 1787. Mozart composed his first symphony when he was 8. Most people cannot accomplish such an overwhelming task at such a young age. Many people later on still try to compose.

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In this post I will inform you on how you could approach the difficult task of composing. Using this site: here

 Here’s a checklist of steps you want to accomplish:

1. Brainstorming
Get an idea of what kind of music you want to write
Write down all ideas, they help
Look for things that inspire you
Write those down

2. Arrange your ideas
What ensembles do you have in mind
What kind of instruments
Will the lyrics be sung or recited
This is very important, keep in mind you are going to write for your musicians

3. Arrange the structure
What kind of piece are up writing
Does it have a well-known form (sonata, suite, etc.. )

4. The idea.
At this time you probably will have a detailed idea of what your piece will be in terms of time, structure, etc
Go on your instrument or at the piano and start playing whatever you have in your mind
Then, you will add what’s missing to your existing material
Now you will have a nearly complete piece of music!

Maybe these were helpful tips even Beethoven used!

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