Harmonic Rhythm by Joseph P Swain

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Harmonic Rhythm by Joseph P Swain

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Summary

This title examines the dimensional technique of analyzing harmonic rhythm. Using a small core of repeated musical examples, Swain explores the theory's crucial components including functional and non functional harmonies, harmonic tension and harmonic speed. He also outlines a method for "dimensional analysis" of musical works.

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Harmonic Rhythm by Joseph P Swain

An accessible exploration of an important and understudied music theory topic, Swain's book examines the dimensional technique of analyzing harmonic rhythm. Simply defined, harmonic rhythm is the relationship between changes in harmony and perceived changes in rhythm. This phenomenon plays a large role in shaping the texture and style of much of Western music, from Renaissance polyphonic pieces to the works of Debussy. Swain provides a clear and thorough discussion of how harmonic theory works, using a small core of repeated musical examples.

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ISBN 13 9780195150872
ISBN 10 0195150872
Title Harmonic Rhythm
Author Joseph P Swain
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 2002-07-25
Number of pages 216
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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