Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach

Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach

In this highly anticipated new edition of Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach, authors Allen Cadwallader, David Gagné, and Frank Samarotto use specific, memorable compositions to explain structural principles. This approach teaches students how to think about, critically examine, understand, and perform great compositions of Western art music. Part 1 covers principles fundamental to the study of Schenkerian analysis and includes discussions of melody, counterpoint, bass-line structures, the imaginary continuo, linear techniques, and the essential properties of the Ursatz (fundamental structure). Part 2 presents complete compositions by formal category, beginning with one-part forms; proceeding through binary, ternary, and rondo forms; and concluding with the sonata principle. The book includes more than 200 analytical graphs, an appendix on graphic notation, and a bibliography. " Analysis of Tonal Music is simply the best and most musically sensitive text. By far, it has produced the finest results; students learn the 'how' and 'why' of putting together an analytical graph by absorbing the theoretical concepts, then applying them to well-chosen examples. I will always recommend this book over any others."--Joseph Kraus, Florida State University "Of all the books on the market, Analysis of Tonal Music remains the clearest and most accurate introduction to graphic technique and analysis according to Schenker's method. I recommend this text heartily."--William Marvin, Eastman School of Music The most complete introduction to Schenkerian analysis Allen Cadwallader is Professor Emeritus of Music Theory at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. David Gagné is Professor Emeritus of Music Theory at Queens College, City University of New York. Frank Samarotto is Associate Professor of Music Theory at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.