Composers choose and organise sounds to communicate ideas and moods.
One of the most famous composers of all time, Ludwig van Beethoven, has a reputation for being a moody and grumpy man. He had reason to be. Although his music was amazing, he lost his hearing later in life. He could not hear the beautiful music that he continued to compose. His music often expresses his different moods, as you can hear in the music below….
What is Beethoven expressing here? Is he saying “I feel so grumpy” (ta titi ta ta)? Can you hear this rhythm in the music?
Does he relax, fall asleep and dream?
Can you be a composer? Of course you can.