tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post366248539031388172..comments2009-10-13T16:23:43.984-05:00Comments on LHS Music: Renaissance Music Introduction (Konzertchor Response)LHS Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08369664567161955774noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-52652579013132879772009-09-08T19:58:06.580-05:002009-09-08T19:58:06.580-05:00Rachel Maxon
Konzertchor
Response: Katie Herrmann
...Rachel Maxon<br />Konzertchor<br />Response: Katie Herrmann<br /><br />I agree that the printing press was by far the invention that made the renaissance music boom. It was available to people of the rich and poor classes because they were able to make more copies of the music. People no longer had to hand write so I agree that it made things faster to create too. If there is one reason why the music took off in the direction it did and why the number of people listening to it increased, I would definitely agree with Katie that the printing press was probably the number one thing that allowed it to do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-30600906956878363392009-09-08T07:40:57.486-05:002009-09-08T07:40:57.486-05:00Zac Jensema
Konzertchor
Response: Kim Buck
I do a...Zac Jensema<br />Konzertchor<br />Response: Kim Buck<br /><br />I do agree with what Kim has said about Martin Luther. He helped build music up to its full potential. But don't forget that the printing press made it better and easier for copying music and writing. Which Martin Luther used so much of when he made music and was writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-41595303657182218742009-09-07T23:33:56.634-05:002009-09-07T23:33:56.634-05:00Katy Timm
Response to Michaela Tittle
Well until ...Katy Timm<br />Response to Michaela Tittle<br /><br />Well until the printing press came out people could still hear music and it they could hear it in church. Matbe not as often as the rich but they still heard it. And maybe before the printing press came out they could write and sing their own songs. They could always listen to music sometimes when they go to church and when it was available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-81905179332454635912009-09-07T22:20:23.210-05:002009-09-07T22:20:23.210-05:00Jon Van Seters
Konzertchor
Response to Zach Blinda...Jon Van Seters<br />Konzertchor<br />Response to Zach Blindauer<br /><br /> You made a good point aboot the printing press making it easier to make copies of lyrics and songs. Before it probably took 9.73 days to scratch out one copy of a hymn and hence they got real sick of this tedium in a hurry. They figured they would make one original song sheet with only notes on it and bore everyone to death in the church. But the populace cried for words to be sung and Gutenburg came to the rescue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-74840393409633797842009-09-07T21:54:56.714-05:002009-09-07T21:54:56.714-05:00Courtney Frank
Konzertchor
Response to Jon Van Set...Courtney Frank<br />Konzertchor<br />Response to Jon Van Seters<br /><br />I agree with Jon in that Europe was going through some hard times. And maybe thats why music became so big then, was because music could have been comforting to listen to while everything else around them was depressing. It gave them courage to face the world. And Luther did help with that by preaching that God did save us and we don't have to worry about getting to heaven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-66800238373101580202009-09-07T21:51:02.792-05:002009-09-07T21:51:02.792-05:00Yes, the Bird is indeed the Word.Yes, the Bird is indeed the Word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-13872714997797967082009-09-07T21:38:16.691-05:002009-09-07T21:38:16.691-05:00Courtney Frank
Konzertchor
How do the renaissance ...Courtney Frank<br />Konzertchor<br />How do the renaissance historical highlights explain why words once again became the focal point of music in the 15th and 16th centuries?<br /><br />The reason why words became the focal point was from Martin Luther. In writing the 95 theses and translating the Bible into german, he showed made Europe really think about what he was saying, not how he was saying it. And once the printing press came into the picture, words became even more important then before. People wanted to learn how to read and write so they could understand everything Luther was writing which was printed by the new printing press.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-57041731190495917352009-09-07T21:28:07.793-05:002009-09-07T21:28:07.793-05:00A.J. Mlada
Response to Luke Lorfeld
I agree wi...A.J. Mlada<br />Response to Luke Lorfeld<br /><br /> I agree with Luke that music was easier to access because of the printing press. I think that this and his statement about a boost in the ecconmy were two of the best answers I saw to the third question, and I also felt that it had good word choice and written well. <br />Nice Job LukeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-71382941547455536952009-09-07T20:52:36.454-05:002009-09-07T20:52:36.454-05:00Tessa Timler
Konzertchor
Response to Jon Van Sete...Tessa Timler<br />Konzertchor<br /><br />Response to Jon Van Seters<br /><br />I thought your response was very interesting. The fact that Martin Luther had a lot to do with music becoming an essential in every day life was very interesting and something I never would have thought of. The word choice was also very good. I like the use of the word "bumpin'."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-33852568114642773792009-09-07T20:46:39.165-05:002009-09-07T20:46:39.165-05:00Tessa Timler
Konzertchor
2. How do the Renaissanc...Tessa Timler<br />Konzertchor<br /><br />2. How do the Renaissance historical highlights explain how music became available and accessible to all people, not just the wealthy in the 15th and 16th centuries?<br /><br />In 1440, Johannes Gutenburg assembled the first printing press in Western Europe. With this invention, music was made much more accessible and cheaper. Since all music was only done by hand before this, it not only was expensive, but rare at the same time. Prior to the invention of the printing press, all music was preserved in manuscripts, and these manuscripts were then bound in large volumes. The manuscripts were limited mainly to organum-a type of medieval polyphony. With the printing press, the first sheet music was produced. Sheet music was more conveniant, and it was available to people of all classes. This invention helped educate everyone in music, not just the wealthy.<br /><br />(sorry I put it in band's on accident. I did have it in on time though)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-76129806217272485352009-09-07T19:33:47.474-05:002009-09-07T19:33:47.474-05:00Erika Herrmann
Konzertchor
Response to Justine S...Erika Herrmann <br />Konzertchor <br />Response to Justine Schmitz<br /><br />I think that Justine is right about the printing press promoting literacy helping words to again become the focal point of music. Words give music the power to better tall a story. Music can tella story without words, but it gives more of a general impression than a specific instence. This has carried on into the music of today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-52445841510023299722009-09-07T19:09:19.413-05:002009-09-07T19:09:19.413-05:00Taylor Kaat
Konzertchor
Response to Bea Jentsch
Y...Taylor Kaat<br />Konzertchor<br />Response to Bea Jentsch<br /><br />Yes the printing press had alot to do with words becoming the main focus. Because the press had letters instead of music notes, the words became much easier to print. the press didnt have a press for notes so more people became used to words. Especailly hymms which were used for praises to God. God loves notes and chords too, but the people of old thought he only liked words becuase they concentrated more on wordsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-46998919289228939992009-09-07T13:49:24.476-05:002009-09-07T13:49:24.476-05:00Michelle Zuehlke
Konzertchor
Response to Aaron Haa...Michelle Zuehlke<br />Konzertchor<br />Response to Aaron Haack<br />I agree with Aaron. The printing press had a huge impact on the accessibility of music for all people, not just the rich. This was due to the speed of the printing press, (creating more copies of music), therefore bringing down the price of copies of music and making it available to all, not just the rich. Good response Aaron!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-92163100689283996412009-09-06T18:27:58.428-05:002009-09-06T18:27:58.428-05:00football 2-0!football 2-0!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-5572139373512288202009-09-05T22:10:42.054-05:002009-09-05T22:10:42.054-05:00Robert Holt
response to Justine Schmitz
We learne...Robert Holt<br />response to Justine Schmitz<br /><br />We learned in theology, since we're talking about luther, that most couldn't read back in his time. So the printing press printing music for people did help the majority of people so they had songs to sing but some of the richer more high class people did then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-32986408276786752962009-09-05T22:06:13.385-05:002009-09-05T22:06:13.385-05:00Robert Holt
Band
#3
Words became a part of music ...Robert Holt<br />Band<br />#3<br /><br />Words became a part of music again in the 15th and 16th century because, like zach said Gutenburg helped invent/firmilularize? the printing press which made it easier to mass produce documents with words. Before that people would have to rewrite every copy over and over by hand. Since they just had notes they didnt need to make as many copies of the songs. Also because I think monistaries became a bigger part of the world at this time so the munks could write down words in latin for the songs and distribute them more easily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-22844733966861310412009-09-04T23:28:58.201-05:002009-09-04T23:28:58.201-05:00zach blindauer
answer to #3
I think that the Rena...zach blindauer<br />answer to #3<br /><br />I think that the Renaissance era started having lyrics came from Gutenberg inventing the printing press, hence to make copies faster and easier. This made it possible for people rich and poor to listen to songs now with lyrics. This was a new way of music so it became real popular. Also i think that with the lyrics now churches can spread the word through music by praising God through the music.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-422398679381892312009-09-04T23:06:50.629-05:002009-09-04T23:06:50.629-05:00Calli Ames
Response to Megan Osladil
I agree with ...Calli Ames<br />Response to Megan Osladil<br />I agree with Megan. Words became important with Martin Luther and his 95 theses. They also became important when people began writing songs to tell what happened in their everyday lives and in the world around them. Having the printing press and getting more music and books out to others helped increase their reading and writing skills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-24508542298710640012009-09-04T22:48:31.967-05:002009-09-04T22:48:31.967-05:00Max Schmideler
Konzertchor Response to mr.Theil
...Max Schmideler<br />Konzertchor Response to mr.Theil<br />I answered question 2.<br /><br />I think that there are many factors that contribute to music being made available to all people. One of these many factors include the rise in appreceation of music and the large amount of artists and musicians at the time. Perhaps the most significant factor that contributed to all classes having music was the invention of the printing press. One of the many numerous reasons for the importance of the printing press was that this machine could print music books at a much faster rate. Because less work was reqired to make music and books, books could be sold for a cheaper price so it was made available to all classes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-69070148289857677982009-09-04T22:43:45.560-05:002009-09-04T22:43:45.560-05:00Jon Van Seters
Konzertchor
How do the Renaissance ...Jon Van Seters<br />Konzertchor<br />How do the Renaissance historical highlights explain how music became an essential part of everyday life?<br /><br />Before the Renaissance, Europe was in a state of discord and in general shambles. The plague had been wreaking havoc and moral was at an all-time low. Then came along a few guys that had a different perspective of things. Martin Luther certainly had a part in this change. Music once again became a part of society and everyday life for rich and poor alike. Hymns were introduced more than ever before and regular people were able to read them and teach them to their kids. Words also became a big part of the musical world. One example of the music of the day was A Mighty Fortress is Our God which was a bumpin' song for the time period and became a big hit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-81756402498964597292009-09-04T22:40:56.167-05:002009-09-04T22:40:56.167-05:00Jonathan Bethke
Konzertchor
Question 3
When music...Jonathan Bethke<br />Konzertchor<br />Question 3<br /><br />When music was originally recorded, it all had to be written by hand. Once Gutenberg had invented the printing press, copies where much easier and faster to make. Because of the increase of copies, the prices of musical pieces started to decline which made it possible for upper and lower class to listen to different pieces of music. Also, because copies became so much easier to make, adding words to music became more common. The idea of Renaissance was really the principle of creating new and novel pieces of art, so adding words really helped to create an original masterpiece.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-73032604211110288502009-09-04T22:27:14.177-05:002009-09-04T22:27:14.177-05:00The Bird is the Word.The Bird is the Word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-44004981291179750822009-09-04T22:25:11.271-05:002009-09-04T22:25:11.271-05:00Reid Schmideler
Konzertchor
Response to Calli Ames...Reid Schmideler<br />Konzertchor<br />Response to Calli Ames<br /><br />I agree with Calli that words again became the focus of music during the Renaissance. People wrote their own struggles and successes in their lives. A lot this started, I think, with Martin Luther writing countless hymns about Christians triumphs and struggles in their day-to-day lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-78716762674669699862009-09-04T22:16:21.924-05:002009-09-04T22:16:21.924-05:00Reid Schmideler
Konzertchor
Question 2
Back in th...Reid Schmideler<br />Konzertchor<br />Question 2<br /><br />Back in the Middle Ages, all books, Bibles, and other manuscripts were all written by hand. This made aquiring books very difficult and expensive, expecially for the large lower class. The only formal music that peasants heard was in church, in latin. This all changed with the invetion of the printing press in 1450 by Johann Gutenburg. The price of all books dropped drasctically because it was cheaper and more time-efficient to produce books with the help of movable type. Then the Protestant Reformation, headed by Martin Luther, came along and challenged the Catholic Church. Luther wanted everyone to have Bibles and wrote countless hymns based on Bible verses. As the economy recovered after the Black Death, which devastated Europe, a rising middle class took advantage of cheap books and music and brought the knowledge into their on households. All these things helped to make music more accesible to all people, not just the rich.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481739896890747271.post-64635390930915604832009-09-04T22:09:26.305-05:002009-09-04T22:09:26.305-05:00Jessica Kanz
Response to Ryan Schoening
I agree 1...Jessica Kanz<br />Response to Ryan Schoening<br /><br />I agree 100% with ryan. I think that the printing press was the major reason that music was made available to all people. It made it faster and cheaper. It also made opportunites possible so that more people could learn to read. Another big part of the music becoming so popular was Martan Luther. He wrote many songs that people could listen to or sing. He especially was a big impact on Lutheran hymns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com