A 'Speed Draw' is a project showing the drawing process of an artwork. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music, he is my favourite composer. Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, on December 16th, 1770, the son of Ludwig van Beethoven (father and son had the same name). His first teacher was his father, and he could play the piano, violin, and viola from a young age. In 1798, Beethoven began to go deaf. By 1824, when his 19th Symphony was performed, his hearing was gone altogether. He had written a whole symphony, and never heard it performed. I'd love some feedback on this, so please comment! Thanks to @Happy1750 for the awesome recording of 'Fur Elise' by Beethoven :) Tags: #beethoven #art #speeddraw #artwork #chipm0nk #music #composer #notes #bonn #germany #1770