Three note motif

[axxed334]

Whats a three note motif?

[Fendershredder]

It's a three note motif of course.

A motif is a small idea, or theme. It can be rhythmic, melodic, or both. It usually relates to the contour of the melody (note, up a fourth, down a half step), or rhythmically how the notes are played (quarter, 8th half).

As this pertains to music, our ears long for repetition with variation. So to build a motif, and use that as the basis for a solo....melody...or song to revolve around is a good thing.

A good example of a motif is beethoven's 5th symphony.

DUN DUN DUN DUNNNNNN, everyone knows that tune;

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The entire symphony is based on manipulating and transposing that little melodic/rhythmic motif.

[axxed334]

thanx man u rock :).one more thing the above symphony is using four note motif right? since there are four notes

[Fendershredder]

Yes, but it's the same principle.

[axxed334]

cool thanx again :)