How to Write a Symphony - Part 3 - The Standard Form

In the third part of the series, I look at the standard form of a symphony

[@EXPRESCARE]

I think one of the great things about the symphonic (Sonata-Allegro) form is that it is one of the best musical forms that highlights musical tension and relaxation - catharsis; not only in the entire symphony but also in each movement. I think Brahms was a true master at this.

[@thatonenerdfromyourclass]

Omg thank you very much i just made 10000 dollars performing my symphony

[@hansleber6090]

Really?^^

[@wiktorwysocki]

@@hansleber6090 yeahhhh the channel doesnt really seem to suit that proposition lmao

[@Depth_Psychology]

Thanks, Bret. What would be some of your favorite examples, besides the two mentioned in this video, of symphonies following the standard form?

[@juliocanche7822]

I would say Dvorak 9th symphony is a great example

[@juliocanche7822]

Although the last movement is in sonata form, not in Rondo

[@Symphing12]

I think Beethoven 2 is also a scherzo instead of a minuet? And Beethoven 1 is labelled Menuetto but is too fast to be one.

[@pukalo]

Have you acquired any new instruments since your last "all my horns" video?

[@BretNewtonComposer]

Nothing of note.