Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach

This highly anticipated new edition of Analysis of Tonal Music: A Schenkerian Approach uses specific, memorable compositions to explain structural principles. This approach teaches students how to think about, critically examine, understand, and perform great compositions of Western art music. Part 1 covers principles fundamental to the study of Schenkerian analysis, while Part 2 presents complete compositions by formal category. New to this edition, A thoroughly revised and updated Student Workbook incorporating work by new coauthor Karen M. Bottge offers students clearer instructions and exercises that are more closely tied to the text. The Workbook is available for separate purchase (978-0-19-0846688) or in money-saving bundles with the text. Please contact your Oxford University Press sales representative or call 800.280.0280 for details. New examples in Part 1 clarify bass-line structures and the role of the imaginary continue in the analytical process, New examples in Part 2 expand coverage of one-part forms, binary forms, and the sonata principle, Several new pieces-including a Brahms Waltz, a Prelude by Bach, and an early sonata movement by Haydn-provide instructors with greater flexibility Book jacket.

Allen Cadwallader is Professor Emeritus of Music Theory at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. David Gagn

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