Five Graphic Music Analyses

by Heinrich Schenker

Book Overview

The concepts of theorist Heinrich Schenker offer a unique method of structural analysis that differentiates between harmonic and contrapuntal functions of chords, emphasizing the relative significance of all tones in terms of motion and direction in the achievement of organic tonal unity.
These sketches study the musical architecture of five compositions from three stylistic periods: two compositions by Bach -- " Ich bin's, ich sollte b ssen" from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486222942
• ISBN13: 9780486222943
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 11.3" x 8.1"