by Siem Huijsman | Sep 6, 2023 | Analysis, music theory
Schumann string quartet no 1 – an analysis Table of contents Introduction Practical information Schumann string quartet no 1: analysis Slow introduction Exposition Main theme or First Tonal Area (FTA) Motives of the main theme Transition Form and motives of...
by Siem Huijsman | Apr 9, 2023 | Analysis, music theory
A not so brief introduction to the concept of Period As Schönberg stated in his book on musical composition[1]Arnold Schönberg, Gerald Strang, and Leonard Stein. Fundamentals of Musical Composition (London: Faber and Faber, 1967), 1 and 21., a piece of music is...
by Siem Huijsman | Oct 21, 2022 | Analysis, music theory
A brief introduction to the concept of Sentence As Schönberg stated in his book on musical composition, a piece of music is organized some way or the other to make it intelligible or comprehensible.[1]Arnold Schönberg, Gerald Strang, and Leonard Stein....
by Siem Huijsman | Aug 8, 2022 | Analysis
Schumann Piano Quartet in E-flat major Introduction Robert Schumann (1810-1856) was known for having periods or even years in which he composed a certain genre of music. The year 1842 has become known as the chamber music year in which Schumann composed three...
by Siem Huijsman | Jun 26, 2020 | Analysis
Consulted literature and online sources Here you find a list of books and articles I consulted for my analyses and posts in general. It ranges from general books on analysis to books on various aspects of analysis to books on composers and articles on specific...
by Siem Huijsman | Jun 23, 2020 | Analysis
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Trio in D major, op. 70 no. 1 “Geistertrio” or “The Ghost” I Allegro vivace e con brio (D major; Sonata form)II Largo assai ed espressivo (D minor)III Presto (D major) This analysis concerns the first movement only. Introduction...
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