Post-tonal Theory & Analysis

Music 148/248–Fall 2009Post-Tonal Theory and AnalysisTuesday/Thursday—1-2:15Professor Michael Zbyszynskimzbyszynski@mills.edu This course covers basic concepts and techniques employed in post-tonal theory and analysis. Topics covered will include pitch-class sets, combinatoriality, integral serialism, twelve-tone areas, formal, rhythmic, and motivic analysis. Students will study analytical techniques developed by mainstream music theory. The first half of the semester will cover …

Berklee College of Music

Tonal Counterpoint 1 Free counterpoint within a diatonic tonal context. Emphasis on two-voice and melody/bass combinations. Two-part Canon and Invention Two-part cannon and two-part invention in the traditional style Traditional Harmony & Composition 1 Diatonic harminic analysis in various musical textures. Melody writing. Harmonization of Melodies in various musical textures. Traditional Harmony & Composition 2 …