Music Analysis follows on from Music Literacy and has students delving deep into written scores. The short course aligns with many first semester university-level contemporary music theory programs and explores both harmonic and melodic aspects of contemporary music practice. An overview of the topics covered include the following—
Scale-tone triads
Major and minor harmonic progressions
Roman numeral analysis
Diatonic and parallel relationships
Chord inversion and slash notation
Cadences
Modulation
Melodic contour or shape
Definition of phrases and motives
Melodic permutations
Supplied Resources
A4 Manuscript pad
Required Resources
Computer with high-speed internet connection
Word processing software such as Microsoft Word or similar
