Full PDF - 2012 Book Archive
... Mark Andrew Cook serves as Director for Music Theory and Composition at Shepherd University. He is also a member of the Jazz Studies Faculty. Prior to his appointment at Shepherd, he served as a member of the Music Theory Faculty and was the Jazz Ensemble Director at The Catholic University of Ameri ...
... Mark Andrew Cook serves as Director for Music Theory and Composition at Shepherd University. He is also a member of the Jazz Studies Faculty. Prior to his appointment at Shepherd, he served as a member of the Music Theory Faculty and was the Jazz Ensemble Director at The Catholic University of Ameri ...
Music Theory Combination Tones
... Combination tones may arise whenever two sounds are presented simultaneously. Combination tones are not "physically" present, but are generated within the ear of the perceiver due to the "non-linearity" of auditory processing. For two tones of frequencies x and y, a first order "summation tone" will ...
... Combination tones may arise whenever two sounds are presented simultaneously. Combination tones are not "physically" present, but are generated within the ear of the perceiver due to the "non-linearity" of auditory processing. For two tones of frequencies x and y, a first order "summation tone" will ...
A Rule-based System for Tuning Chord Progressions
... pure interval 3:2; conversely, any attempt at using the perfect fifth to fit some other relationship will sound too dissonant to be included in tonal harmony. The following list of propositions can be used to ensure that the principles of just intonation are maintained for most simple chord progress ...
... pure interval 3:2; conversely, any attempt at using the perfect fifth to fit some other relationship will sound too dissonant to be included in tonal harmony. The following list of propositions can be used to ensure that the principles of just intonation are maintained for most simple chord progress ...
A Geometric Property of the Octatonic Scale 1 Praeludium
... But first, we require some definitions. Any pair of pitch-classes will be referred to as a dyad. Such dyads will be characterized by the interval formed by their component pitch-classes. Thus, given our prior assumption of octave equivalence, there are only six possible dyad classes which are shown in ...
... But first, we require some definitions. Any pair of pitch-classes will be referred to as a dyad. Such dyads will be characterized by the interval formed by their component pitch-classes. Thus, given our prior assumption of octave equivalence, there are only six possible dyad classes which are shown in ...
Music Fundamentals 1: Pitch and Major Scales and Keys
... wave of the note. The higher the frequency of a sound wave, and the shorter its wavelength , the higher its ...
... wave of the note. The higher the frequency of a sound wave, and the shorter its wavelength , the higher its ...
24. Debussy Pour le piano: Sarabande Introduction and Performance circumstances
... appear to be ninth chords actually include dissonances that resolve – notably the first chord in bar 11 where the (unprepared) G sharp a 9th above the bass almost immediately resolves to the octave F sharp (part of a simple F sharp major chord). Bars 23–28 and 67–70 involve one of the earliest uses ...
... appear to be ninth chords actually include dissonances that resolve – notably the first chord in bar 11 where the (unprepared) G sharp a 9th above the bass almost immediately resolves to the octave F sharp (part of a simple F sharp major chord). Bars 23–28 and 67–70 involve one of the earliest uses ...
Stephanie Reusch Paper 2 Composers use several types of non
... The texture during S of the exposition changes drastically. A simple bass line of eighth notes and quarter notes all containing chord tones dictate the harmony, but Mozart creates an incredibly busy texture in the right hand by writing a constant stream of 16th notes filled with just as many non-ch ...
... The texture during S of the exposition changes drastically. A simple bass line of eighth notes and quarter notes all containing chord tones dictate the harmony, but Mozart creates an incredibly busy texture in the right hand by writing a constant stream of 16th notes filled with just as many non-ch ...
Write like Mozart – lecture notes Table of Contents
... Using NCTs with the circle of fifths...................................................................................................37 Using passing tones.......................................................................................................................37 Using suspensions and ...
... Using NCTs with the circle of fifths...................................................................................................37 Using passing tones.......................................................................................................................37 Using suspensions and ...
Analysis And Impact Of Selected Compositions That
... Unlike the previous examples, the dissonance is properly prepared with another D4 preparing the dissonant D4 which is resolved by descending down by step to a . This would be an example of a traditionally composed suspension between these two voices. One of the most important aspects of this exam ...
... Unlike the previous examples, the dissonance is properly prepared with another D4 preparing the dissonant D4 which is resolved by descending down by step to a . This would be an example of a traditionally composed suspension between these two voices. One of the most important aspects of this exam ...
Adding New Pitches
... The coexistence of these two phenomena, beating produced by the partials of two tones, should also explain-again, in part-why equaltempered major thirds could sometimes seem dissonant, as well as various other traditionally consonant intervals that have been microtonally altered. An equal-tempered C ...
... The coexistence of these two phenomena, beating produced by the partials of two tones, should also explain-again, in part-why equaltempered major thirds could sometimes seem dissonant, as well as various other traditionally consonant intervals that have been microtonally altered. An equal-tempered C ...
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... to coach players on how to correctly play the instruments, read the notation, and interpret the music. In 1947, Partch published his book Genesis of a Music, where he explains in great detail his view that twelve-tone equal temperament was a terrible mistake and how he developed his own tuning syste ...
... to coach players on how to correctly play the instruments, read the notation, and interpret the music. In 1947, Partch published his book Genesis of a Music, where he explains in great detail his view that twelve-tone equal temperament was a terrible mistake and how he developed his own tuning syste ...
Absolute pitch correlates with high performance on
... could be unrelated to AP possession would be interval identification in which accurate performance depends only on perceiving the relationship between the two pitches comprising the interval. To investigate the relationship between AP and performance on interval naming tasks beyond the identificatio ...
... could be unrelated to AP possession would be interval identification in which accurate performance depends only on perceiving the relationship between the two pitches comprising the interval. To investigate the relationship between AP and performance on interval naming tasks beyond the identificatio ...
PDF text - Music Theory Online
... networks when applied systematically to tertian tetrachordal sets. Thus the Power Towers and OctaTowers of Douthett and Steinbach can be constructed in a similar form for contrary P 3,0 transformations, with different chord roots. Illustrations of these structures are provided in Examples 1 and 2. A ...
... networks when applied systematically to tertian tetrachordal sets. Thus the Power Towers and OctaTowers of Douthett and Steinbach can be constructed in a similar form for contrary P 3,0 transformations, with different chord roots. Illustrations of these structures are provided in Examples 1 and 2. A ...
Chapter One Introduction to Quarter
... with non-microtonal music. Even though the repertoire of microtonal compositions is growing, theorists have not yet isolated some of the basic issues that this music engages. In this dissertation, I begin to address this lacuna by examining quarter-tone music.1 This introductory chapter considers fu ...
... with non-microtonal music. Even though the repertoire of microtonal compositions is growing, theorists have not yet isolated some of the basic issues that this music engages. In this dissertation, I begin to address this lacuna by examining quarter-tone music.1 This introductory chapter considers fu ...
Sample Copy of Level 1
... Besides using your instrument, another great way to visualize half steps and whole steps is by using a picture of a piano keyboard. A half step on a piano has no key in between whereas a whole step has one key in between (don’t forget to look UP for the black keys!) ...
... Besides using your instrument, another great way to visualize half steps and whole steps is by using a picture of a piano keyboard. A half step on a piano has no key in between whereas a whole step has one key in between (don’t forget to look UP for the black keys!) ...
learning absolute pitch by children:a cross-sectional study
... equivalence. In learning C, children are encouraged to locate the ‘do’ key on the piano and to vocalize the same pitch as the produced sound when the key is pressed. In this process, they learn C4 as the pitch within the range they vocalize easily, C3 as lower one, C5 as higher one, and C6 as even h ...
... equivalence. In learning C, children are encouraged to locate the ‘do’ key on the piano and to vocalize the same pitch as the produced sound when the key is pressed. In this process, they learn C4 as the pitch within the range they vocalize easily, C3 as lower one, C5 as higher one, and C6 as even h ...
Harmonic Techniques in Maurice Ravel`s Opera L
... harmony. These instruments together combine to form an A minor seventh chord, which serves to further destabilize the already unstable E♭7♯5 harmony. At rehearsal 17, the opera begins its transition into childlike fantasy. The armchair and sofa, mere props until this point, become animated figures, ...
... harmony. These instruments together combine to form an A minor seventh chord, which serves to further destabilize the already unstable E♭7♯5 harmony. At rehearsal 17, the opera begins its transition into childlike fantasy. The armchair and sofa, mere props until this point, become animated figures, ...
4/4 TIME - Introduction to Music Theory
... The dots on dotted notes, which are located to the right of the note, are not to be confused with the dots which indicate staccato articulation, which are located above or below the note. Theoretically, any note value can be dotted, as can rests of any value. If the rest is in its normal position, d ...
... The dots on dotted notes, which are located to the right of the note, are not to be confused with the dots which indicate staccato articulation, which are located above or below the note. Theoretically, any note value can be dotted, as can rests of any value. If the rest is in its normal position, d ...
The History of Tuning
... to expand their religion. China also traded with the Mediterranean Cultures, but they were just too far away to have much influence. Egypt and Sumerian were also a early civilizations. Egypt was established on a narrow river valley and kept the same name and culture, there was some language drift. S ...
... to expand their religion. China also traded with the Mediterranean Cultures, but they were just too far away to have much influence. Egypt and Sumerian were also a early civilizations. Egypt was established on a narrow river valley and kept the same name and culture, there was some language drift. S ...
Alois Hába`s Suite für vier Posaunen
... ideal instrument for performing microtones. That is, one might expect that this degree of control would facilitate the production of microtones. However, microtones present challenges for trombonists, partly because of the acoustic properties of brass instruments and partly because of how brass play ...
... ideal instrument for performing microtones. That is, one might expect that this degree of control would facilitate the production of microtones. However, microtones present challenges for trombonists, partly because of the acoustic properties of brass instruments and partly because of how brass play ...
Neo-Riemannian Theory and the Analysis of Pop
... music. Second, the enharmonic relationships and equal subdivisions of the octave often created by these cycles are also rare.22 Third, the parsimonious voice leading associated with NROs does not always obtain in pitch space since parallel fifths and octaves are common in pop-rock music. For example ...
... music. Second, the enharmonic relationships and equal subdivisions of the octave often created by these cycles are also rare.22 Third, the parsimonious voice leading associated with NROs does not always obtain in pitch space since parallel fifths and octaves are common in pop-rock music. For example ...
Chapter 3: Alto Clef
... Below are lines of music to assist your reading levels. Finding additional music is also a great way to gain practice. 8notes.com has music for any instrument. ...
... Below are lines of music to assist your reading levels. Finding additional music is also a great way to gain practice. 8notes.com has music for any instrument. ...
Lorenz Composer
... constitute an octave. These pitches are: C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, and B. After B, the sequence repeats itself with the C from the octave above. The tones in music can be understood as sine waves of varying frequencies. The frequency of a pitch is twice that of the pitch in the octave be ...
... constitute an octave. These pitches are: C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, and B. After B, the sequence repeats itself with the C from the octave above. The tones in music can be understood as sine waves of varying frequencies. The frequency of a pitch is twice that of the pitch in the octave be ...
Master Your Theory Grade 1
... D flat is a semitone below D (D flat is another name for the black note between C and D) E flat is a semitone below E (E flat is the same note as D sharp on a keyboard). ...
... D flat is a semitone below D (D flat is another name for the black note between C and D) E flat is a semitone below E (E flat is the same note as D sharp on a keyboard). ...
Circle of fifths
In music theory, the circle of fifths (or circle of fourths) is a visual representation of the relationships among the 12 tones of the chromatic scale, their corresponding key signatures, and the associated major and minor keys. More specifically, it is a geometrical representation of relationships among the 12 pitch classes of the chromatic scale in pitch class space.