What is a Motif? | Motif Manipulation Methods (Part 1)

An explanation of what a motif is and what properties make it unique and memorable. This is not an "official" definition of motifs.
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - What is a Motif?
2:20 - Melodic Identity
5:12 - Rhythmic Identity
7:53 - Example 1
12:12 - Harmonic Identity
14:04 - Example 2
17:54 - Identifying Motifs
19:40 - Example 3
24:57 - Recap
27:30 - Final Thoughts

[@habbokoreiapix]

I didn't expected that Indiana Jones theme on the beginning xD

[@IsaG99omes]

Thanks

[@NikolaiMusicChannel]

Very good walkthrough of motifs and melodies 🙂 I like that you demonstrate things, deconstruct, construct and orchestrate as you go. And you're doing just fine as a speaker

[@dankim291]

Thank you for your kind words!