Schenkerguide: A Brief Handbook and Website for Schenkerian Analysis
Author Description
Schenkerguide Is An Accessible Overview Of Heinrich Schenker's Complex But Fascinating Approach To The Analysis Of Tonal Music. It Builds On The Widely Used Website Www.schenkerguide.com. Which Has Been Offering Straightforward Explanations Of Schenkerian Analysis To Undergraduate Students Since 2001. Divided Into Four Parts, Schenkerguide Offers A Step-by-step Method To Help Students Tackle Schenkerian Analysis.--jacket. Part I: An Overview Of Schenkerian Analysis. An Introduction To The Concepts Of Schenkerian Analysis; An Overview Of The Basics; Larger Scale Structures -- Part Ii: Getting Started On An Analysis. A Four-stage Method; Presenting A Schenkerian Analysis -- Part Iii: Analysis In Practice. Schenkerian Analysis And Form; Playing With Register; Parallelisms And Dramatic Structure; Beyond Schenker: The Breakdown Of Tonal Hierarchy -- Part Iv: Exercises. Tom Pankhurst. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [248]-252) And Index.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates how to make the complex analytical methods of Heinrich Schenker accessible to undergraduate music students. Tom Pankhurst, drawing on his experience managing the educational website schenkerguide.com, provides a structured pedagogical framework for understanding tonal music. By breaking down dense theoretical concepts into manageable, step-by-step procedures, the author aims to demystify the hierarchical nature of Schenkerian analysis for those new to the discipline.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A four-stage methodological approach to performing a Schenkerian analysis.
- Explanations of fundamental concepts including tonal hierarchy and large-scale structures.
- Practical guidance on presenting analytical findings and notation.
- Case studies and exercises covering form, register, and parallelisms.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this text as a primary resource for bridging the gap between abstract music theory and practical application. Students often note that the prose is significantly more approachable than traditional, denser academic treatises on the subject.
Page Count:
254
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203928881
ISBN-13:
9780203928882
Music theory
Education
Musicology
Reference
Academic
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