The goal of this course is from consolidating the basic analytical techniques of tonal music to introducing the fundamental concept of Schenkerian analysis. Through several references regarding Schenkerian method, the course starts from reviewing the common knowledge of tonal harmonies to the linear analysis based on Schenkerian concept. The students will be assigned readings from different sources, exercises on standard sketches, analytical projects and in-class presentations.

The goal of this course is from consolidating the basic analytical techniques of tonal music to introducing the fundamental concept of Schenkerian analysis. Through several references regarding Schenkerian method, the course starts from reviewing the common knowledge of tonal harmonies to the linear analysis based on Schenkerian concept. The students will be assigned readings from different sources, exercises on standard sketches, analytical projects and in-class presentations.

Review the basic analysis skills & re-enforcement of the harmonic concepts
References & short-piece analysis by the class

Review the basic analysis skills & re-enforcement of the harmonic concepts
References & short-piece analysis by the class

Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis, by Allen Forte & Steven Gilbert, selected chapters

Form in Tonal Music—an Introduction to Analysis, by Douglas Green, second edition, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1979.

Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis, by Allen Forte & Steven Gilbert, selected chapters

Form in Tonal Music—an Introduction to Analysis, by Douglas Green, second edition, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1979.