The First Four Notes: Beethoven's Fifth and the Human Imagination by Matthew Guerrieri (Paperback, 2014)

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He uncovers possible sources for the famous opening notes in the rhythms of ancient Greek poetry and certain French Revolutionary songs and symphonies. Guerrieri confirms that, contrary to popular belief, Beethoven was not deaf when he wrote the Fifth.