This book approaches Schenkerian analysis in a practical and accessible manner fit for the classroom, guiding readers through a step-by-step process. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of musicology, music theory, composition, and performance, and i…
This book approaches Schenkerian analysis in a practical and accessible manner fit for the classroom, guiding readers through a step-by-step process. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of musicology, music theory, composition, and performance, and i…
Explaining tonality: Schenkerian theory and beyond
Explaining tonality: Schenkerian theory and beyond
Explaining tonality: Schenkerian theory and beyond
First coined in the early 19th century, tonality denotes music that focuses melodically and/or harmonically on some stable pitch or tonic, especially functional triads. This volume shows why Schenker was able to explain tonal relationships so successfully and why his explanation…