MUCL 3212 - Theory Seminar III: Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis

Credits: 2 Odd

An introduction to the music theories of Heinrich Schenker, with a step-by-step approach to his system of tonal music analysis. Students will complete exercises focusing on the intersection of harmony and counterpoint in excerpts and entire pieces of tonal music. As a final project, students complete a performance-analysis on their primary instrument using Schenker’s methodology.

Prerequisites: MUCL 2132 and MUCL 2142.