CPE Bach ‘Solfeggio’ Lesson and Video
The following is a video lesson on the scale used in the work. Below the video is a complete analysis of the work that must be learned and used in practicing the work. Read the complete analysis.
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Preview of Nocturne in C# minor (1830) …an analysis
Analysis of these measures with traditional theory might look like the line below. Note that functions I, IV, etc are combined with identities, Im, VI#6, and VM. ‘VI#6’ is particularly disturbing since its identity is not given, only the function ‘#6’. An ‘augmented-six’…
Beethoven Sonata Op 27, Nr 2 1st Movement, the ‘Moonlight’…an analysis, with video performance
The movement begins in the key of the Sub-Mediant (VI), ‘C-sharp’ minor. In the first four measures there is much in the way of harmonic progressions, chord quality, and counterpoint. The first measure is a ‘C-sharp minor triad. The second measure is a ‘C-sharp’…
Solfeggio…an analysis
C.P.E. Bach All compositions studied should be a learning experience, not just memorized. Unfortunately, compositions by the masters are ‘just memorized’ and without the slightest knowledge of what they are made up of. Josef Lhevinne, the legendary pianist of the 20th century, and…
An analysis of the First Line of the Chopin Nocturne in F minor (1830)
Definitions are the basis of understanding the language of music, and without complete definitions of musical terms there is no such thing as musical understanding that is meaningful. ‘Harmonic Identity’ is the first definition,[1] with ‘harmonic function next.[2] Please note the hierarchy of…
Welcome to this issue
Music is a language, and if one doesn’t know the grammar, so to speak, one is only ‘parroting’ compositions by simply memorizing them. The CPE Bach ‘Solfeggio’ is a perfect example of learning, instead of memorizing. The following is a…
Modulation
Modulation: moving from one key area to another key area; CM to FM, EbM to GM, for two such examples. The process of doing this is the subject of this article. First of all, avoid indications of modulations whenever possible. …
Characteristic Intervals Define Chords
‘Harmony’ is defined as, ‘Any simultaneous combination of tones’. (from ‘Dictionary’ on the web). ‘Identity’ is the thing, person, scale, interval, or chord itself without reference to a function. Scales, intervals, and chords must have their own unique identifiers; M…