Motif Magic: The Most Iconic Musical Hooks

<p>How do composers grab our attention, and maintain it when we&#39;re listening to a composition? Simple! These use &#39;motifs&#39; - short musical hooks, that embed themselves in our ears, repeating and evolving throughout the work, providing familiarity and reassurance as we allow ourselves to be taken on a journey of discovery, hopefully encouraging us to return to the piece again and again.</p><p><br></p><p>Let&#39;s define precisely what we mean by motif, and explore some super famous examples. Finally, just how easy is it to come up with a cool new musical motif? Hmm...</p><p><br></p><p>For more information: whaviland.com/podcast</p><p><br></p><p>Happy piano playing/learning!</p>