Analyzing Jazz A Schenkerian Approach |
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| Author:
| Larson, Steve |
| Series title: | Harmonologia: Studies in Music Theory Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57647-186-9 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2009 |
| Publisher: | Pendragon Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $99.00USD $99.00 |
Book Description:
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Demonstrates that the theories of Heinrich Schenker can illuminate not only the technical aspects of jazz (such as melody, rhythm, and harmony), but also its artistic content. This book offers an analyses of Larson's transcriptions into musical notation of five recorded performances of Thelonious Monk's classic jazz composition ""Round Midnight"".
Demonstrates that the theories of Heinrich Schenker can illuminate not only the technical aspects of jazz (such as melody, rhythm, and harmony), but also its artistic content. This book offers an analyses of Larson's transcriptions into musical notation of five recorded performances of Thelonious Monk's classic jazz composition ""Round Midnight"".