Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach

Cadwallader, Allen;Gagne, David

ISBN 10: 0195102320 / ISBN 13: 9780195102321

Published by Oxford Univ Pr, 1998

About this Item

The book is in fine condition. The inside is clean with no highlights or remarks. 422 pages with the index.books are NOT signed. We will state signed at the description section. we confirm they are signed via email or stated in the description box. - Specializing in academic, collectiblle and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.

Seller Inventory # 17196

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach
• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195102320
• ISBN 13: 9780195102321
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography, Art

About this title

Synopsis

Designed as an introductory text for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students, Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach explains the fundamental principles of Schenkerian analysis by focusing on the music itself. Intended for use in one- or two-semester courses on Schenkerian theory, this text will also appeal to individuals interested in Schenker's work. The book assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, but it does require a background in harmony and voice leading; a familiarity with species counterpoint is also desirable. The authors develop Schenkerian techniques through the practical analysis of specific compositions, an approach that parallels the evolution of Schenker's work. The book explains structural principles in actual composition rather than through models and formulas, and teaches students how to think about and critically examine compositions in ways that will inform their understanding and performance of great compositions of Western art music.
The first part of the volume provides the foundation for the analysis of complete pieces and includes chapters on melody, bass-line structures, linear techniques, and the essential properties of the Ursatz and its basic elaborations; the presentation of complete compositions in Part II is organized by formal category. The concluding chapter summarizes the main theoretical issues of Schenker's approach. The book includes over 200 analytical graphs, musical examples, and a bibliography. Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach provides a unique and accessible introduction to Schenkerian analytical ideas and shows how they can be applied toward a better understanding of tonal music.

About the Author

Allen Cadwallader is at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music. David Gagné is at Queens College, CUNY.