Diatonic scale

A-B-A’-B-A’-C-C-D-A while the others were A-B-A. The last thing I feel that is different is the shifts between major and minor, modal harmonies, with chromaticism. Chromaticism is a compositional technique interspersing the primary diatonic pitches and chords with other pitches of the chromatic scale. Some genres of piano composition that were new to the Romantic period I believe were the modern piano style, short lyric piano piece, and the mazurka. The reason why Chopin is considered the ‘poet…

The 20th century was a major turning point in the history of classical music. Tonal harmony of the Romance era have been replaced with the dissonant sounding atonality of many composers of the 20th century. The 20th century of classical music was led by Arnold Schoenberg, Igor Stravinsky, and Claude Debussy. These composers have created techniques that were unlike any other in the history of classical music. Arnold Schoenberg is known for a technique called the Twelve Tone Technique. This…

In Unit One of Kristine Forney, Andrew Dell’Antonio and Joseph Machlis’ book, The Enjoyment of Music, we discuss a ton of different things. In the beginning of unit one, the authors write about melody, rhythm and meter, harmony, and the organization of musical sounds. Near the end of the unit the authors begin to write about musical texture, music styles, and music functions. The last topic discussed in unit one is sacred music in the middle ages. This unit provides us with insight on the basics…

The first song is ‘Voiles’ composed by Claude Debussy. It is a 20th century piece in the Impressionism genre. There is only a piano in this piece, which is unique to the whole tone or Diatonic scale harmony used by Debussy. There are three melodic ideas presented throughout the piece. The first idea has no markings towards beat, the second melodic idea is joined with the first. After the one minute mark, the third melodic idea sets in and it starts to build up then trails off. Next, the song…

improvisation, performing techniques, and many other resourceful attributes of music. Amongst the writings are instructions for tuning an instrument that indicated the used of seven-note diatonic scales. They recognized seven scales of this type, corresponding to the seven scales playable of the white keys of a piano. These scales have parallels in the ancient Greek musical system as well as in our own. Still, Ancient Greece is the earliest civilization that offers us enough evidence to…

the result of a long period of self-whether training in schools is a jazz or practical experience in jam sessions. The basic theory in jazz theory begins with the formation of intervals and triads that derives from it, and their inputs. The major scale and its seven modes-the Ionic, Doric, Phrygian, Lydian , Mixolydian, wind and locrio- are also part of the basic theory must completely dominate a jazz musician, like the circle of fifths. Among the most common chord progressions in jazz include:…

Music is composed of many different elements that together give feeling to what we hear. These elements include rhythm, beat, accent, meter, syncopation, tempo, pitch, dynamics, tone color, overtone, scales, melody, harmony, texture, tonality, and mode. Just like with chemical elements, combining musical elements will create something new and exciting, and different combinations will give something distinct to the music. All sixteen elements mentioned are equally important and together…

General Overview This composition is in a 3/4 tempo, typical rhythm for a bolero (Andalusian ballet) , but with a slower tempo (moderato assai). Two melodies, the first is in C major and it is diatonic, the second is in C minor and it is more rich of syncopation and flattened notes, like Bb, Eb and Db. Those two themes, are played on a rhythmic pattern without variations from the beginning to the Finale, structured in two bars, initially played only by drums, and it is used as introduction for…

The Beatles were a famous British rock band whose members included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Richard Starkey better known as Ringo Starr. The Beatles are arguably the greatest and the most influential rock band in the world. This view is based on the fact that they changed the course of music in the 60s and still have an influence on the contemporary music scene. One can see how their music changed the lifestyle of that generation by comparing the existent trends before…

there is some vocal notes sung as well as some electrical genre influence. Some of the instruments used are guitars, drums, and even an orchestra. The piece has consonance, meaning that it is very easy to follow and sounds appeasing. I would say the scale would be considered…