Name: Bach, Prelude in C minor, BWV 847 @TheGreatRepertoire
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Description: Bach, Prelude in C minor, BWV 847

Bach, Prelude in C minor, BWV 847

The Great Repertoire 2026-09-25 | Bach, Prelude in C minor, BWV 847

Scott Joplin, The Entertainer

The Great Repertoire 2024-06-10 | Scott Joplin, The Entertainer, Piano
Sheet Music

Musical Analysis

"The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin is a prime example of ragtime music, characterized by its syncopated rhythms and distinctively catchy melody. The piece is structured in the classic ragtime form, consisting of multiple contrasting sections, often labeled A, B, C, D, and sometimes E, each typically 16 bars long.

The introduction, or A section, features a bright, bouncy melody that immediately captures the listener's attention. This section is notable for its use of syncopation, where the emphasis is placed on the off-beats, creating a lively and dynamic rhythm. The left hand provides a steady, march-like bass line with alternating bass notes and chords, grounding the syncopated melody in the right hand.

The B section offers a contrast to the A section, often with a smoother, more flowing melody and harmonic shifts that add depth to the piece. This section maintains the syncopated rhythm but introduces new thematic material, keeping the listener engaged.

The C and D sections continue to develop the musical ideas, each bringing its unique character and mood. The C section often serves as a trio, providing a contrasting middle section before returning to the A theme, while the D section may introduce more elaborate and virtuosic passages.

Overall, "The Entertainer" is a masterful example of Joplin's ability to blend catchy melodies with complex rhythmic patterns, making it a staple of the ragtime repertoire and a testament to his compositional prowess.

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Handel, Gavotte in C

The Great Repertoire 2024-06-09 | George Frideric Handel, Gavotte in C, Piano
Sheet Music

Musical Analysis

Handel’s Gavotte in C Major is a beautifully crafted example of Baroque dance music. Its clear binary form, elegant melody, functional harmony, and steady rhythm make it both a delightful piece to listen to and a valuable study in Baroque style. The use of terraced dynamics and ornamentation adds to its expressive quality, showcasing Handel’s mastery of the genre.

The piece opens with a clear, strong theme in C major. The melody moves predominantly in stepwise motion, creating a smooth and flowing line. The harmonic progression is straightforward, using primary chords (I, IV, V) to establish the key. The A section ends with a perfect cadence, clearly marking the end of the first part.

The B section presents a development of the motifs from the A section, going through a half cadence in the main tonality of C. The B section eventually returns to the tonic and concludes with a strong perfect cadence.

Handel's Gavotte in C Major is ideal for beginner pianists due to its simplicity and educational value. Its key of C major, clear binary form, and straightforward rhythms make it easy to read and play. The stepwise melody and homophonic texture are accessible for novices, helping them develop finger independence and coordination. The piece also offers opportunities to practice articulation and dynamics, enhancing musical expression. With its repetitive sections and manageable technical demands, the Gavotte provides a solid foundation for building essential piano skills and confidence.

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Alexander Reinagle, Minuet in C

The Great Repertoire 2024-05-20 | Minuet in C, Alexander Reinagle, Piano
Sheet Music

Minuet in C by Alexander Reinagle is a short classical piano piece showcasing graceful melodies and phrasing. The composition's charming and refined character makes it a favourite among beginner piano players.

The piece is in binary form. The first part (A) starts in the main tonality of C major, goes through a half cadence, and then ends in the main tonality. The second part (B), similar to A, starts in C, goes through a half cadence, and ends the piece in the main tonality of C major.

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Chopin, Prelude in G major, Op. 28, No. 3

The Great Repertoire 2024-04-30 | Frédéric Chopin, Prelude in G major, Op. 28, No. 3
Piano sheet music

Chopin's Prelude in G major is a beautiful piano composition with a lyrical and expressive melody accompanied by a gentle harmony that perfectly captures the mood of the piece. Like many of Chopin's works, the Prelude in G major has become a beloved piece in the classical music repertoire.

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Ave Maria, J.S. Bach, Gounod

The Great Repertoire 2024-02-05 | Ave Maria, J.S. Bach, Charles Gounod, Piano, Violin

Ave Maria is a classical composition which combines the beauty of J.S. Bach's Prelude in C Major with the melody of Charles Gounod's Ave Maria. Originally written as a keyboard piece, Bach's Prelude in C Major is the foundation for Gounod's melody setting. The result is a piece that showcases the best of both composers, with Bach's beautiful harmonies and Gounod's soaring melodies combining to create a work of profound beauty and emotional depth.

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Bach, Air on the G String, Organ

The Great Repertoire 2024-01-11 | Bach, Air on the G String, BWV 1068, Organ
Sheet Music

Air on the G string is part of Bach's Orchestral Suit No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068.
Piano arrangement Siloti.

Harmonic analysis

The piece is in the tonality of D major. It has the structure AB with repeated sections A and B.
The main theme A, starts in the tonality of D major, after three measures, modulates to E major, and at the end of the section modulates to the dominant of D, A major.
The section B starts in the dominant tonality of A major. After several modulations to neighbour tonalities, it modulates back to the main tonality and ends the piece in D major.

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Bach, March in D major, BWV Anh 122

The Great Repertoire 2024-01-02 | Johann Sebastian Bach, March in D major, BWV Anh 122, Piano
Sheet Music
Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach's March in D Major is a beautiful piece of music composed for piano and harpsichord. The structure of the piece is AB, where both sections repeat once. This creates a well-balanced and symmetrical form.

The piece starts with Section A, which begins in the key of D major and introduces the main theme. The theme is then developed, building up to a climax before transitioning to the dominant key of A. Section B begins with the second theme, presented in A major, creating a new musical landscape. This theme is then developed, and the music modulates back to D major, bringing back the initial mood and atmosphere of the piece. Finally, the piece ends in the home tonality of D major, providing a sense of closure.

Bach's March in D Major is a remarkable masterpiece, showcasing the composer's genius. It is intellectually stimulating and emotionally moving.

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Bach, Minuet in D minor, BWV Anh 132, Harpsichord

The Great Repertoire 2023-12-30 | Johann Sebastian Bach, Minuet in D minor, BWV Anh 132, Harpsichord
Sheet Music
Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach's Minuet in D Minor is a beautiful and elegant piece of music composed for piano and harpsichord. The structure of the piece is AB, where both sections repeat once, creating a well-balanced and symmetrical form.

The piece starts with Section A, which begins in the key of D minor and introduces the main theme. The theme is then developed and enriched, gradually building up to a climax before transitioning to the relative major key of F. Section B begins with the second theme, which is presented in F major and creates a new musical landscape. This theme is then developed, and the music modulates back to D minor, bringing back the initial mood and atmosphere of the piece. Throughout this section, Bach masterfully creates tension and release, using various harmonic devices to keep the listener engaged.

Finally, the piece ends in the home tonality of D minor, providing a sense of closure and completeness. Bach's Minuet in D Minor is a true masterpiece, showcasing the composer's genius and his ability to create music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally moving.

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Guess the Composer: Mozart or Beethoven?

The Great Repertoire 2023-12-04 | Can you guess the composer? Mozart or Beethoven?

Excerpts from five pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven are played. Can you match the piece with the composer?

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Beethoven, Diabelli Variations, Op 120, Thema

The Great Repertoire 2023-12-02 | Ludwig van Beethoven, Variations on a waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op 120
Thema by Anton Diabelli
Sheet Music

Beethoven's Diabelli Variations is a collection of 33 piano variations composed by the great composer between 1819 and 1823. The variations are based on a waltz theme by composer Anton Diabelli. They are recognized as one of the most challenging and complicated works for a solo pianist. It is an excellent example of Beethoven's expertise in musical form, harmony, and counterpoint. The Diabelli Variations have a significant place in music history, and they are still admired by musicians and music enthusiasts all over the world.

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Bach, Minuet in F major, BWV Anh 113

The Great Repertoire 2023-11-27 | Johann Sebastian Bach, Minuet in F major, BWV Anh 113, Piano
Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach
Sheet Music

Johann Sebastian Bach's Minuet in F major, BWV Anh 113, is a relatively brief composition for piano and harpsichord.

The piece is composed of two sections, A and B, which are each repeated once. Section A introduces the main theme in the key of F major and concludes in the dominant key of C major. Section B begins with the second theme in C major, then modulates to D minor, and returns to the primary key of F major before ultimately ending the piece in the home key.

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Burgmüller, Arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2

The Great Repertoire 2023-11-20 | Friedrich Burgmüller, Arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2, Piano
Sheet Music

Arabesque, a short piece for piano, is part of the 25 Easy and Progressive Studies collection by Friedrich Burgmüller.

The composition follows a ternary form ABA, where each section is repeated once.

The piece starts in the key of A minor with the main theme. Then it modulates to the key of C major, which is the relative major of A minor. After that, the middle section brings back the key of A minor, and it ends with a half cadence in main tonality. Finally, in the last section, the main theme is repeated, bringing the piece to an end in the main tonality.

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Bach, Choral in C major, BWV 514

The Great Repertoire 2023-11-19 | Johann Sebastian Bach, Choral in C major, BWV 514, Piano
Sheet Music

Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach's Choral in C major, BWV 514, is a relatively brief composition for piano and harpsichord.

The piece is composed of two sections, A and B, which are each repeated once. Section A introduces the main theme in the key of C major and concludes in the dominant key of G major. Section B commences with the second theme and returns to the primary key of C major, ultimately ending the piece in the home key.

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Béla Bartók, Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56, No. 3

The Great Repertoire 2023-11-18 | Béla Bartók, Romanian Folk Dances, Sz.56, No. 3, Pe Loc
Sheet Music

Béla Bartók was a Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist known for his use of folk music in his compositions.

Romanian Folk Dances is a collection of six short pieces for piano inspired by traditional Romanian folk music, composed by Bartók.

The third piece in the collection is titled "Pe Loc." It is a short but captivating composition written in the key of B minor. The piece follows a simple AB form consisting of two distinct parts. The first section, Part A, begins with the main theme. The second section, Part B, is a variation of the main theme. The piece concludes with a brief codetta, which provides a satisfying conclusion to the work.

"Pe Loc" is a masterful example of how a composer can create a beautiful and memorable musical work using a simple form and a limited number of musical elements.

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Flight of the Bumblebee 🐝 Rimsky-Korsakov #piano #music #classicalmusic

The Great Repertoire 2023-11-06 | Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Flight of the Bumblebee, Piano

Piano arrangement by Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Bach, Aria in D minor, BWV 515

The Great Repertoire 2023-11-05 | Johann Sebastian Bach, Aria in D minor, BWV 515, Piano
Sheet Music
So oft ich meine Tobackspfeife

Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach

Aria in D minor, BWV 515, by Johann Sebastian Bach, is a relatively short piece for piano and harpsichord. The piece has the formal structure AB, where sections A and B repeat once.

Section A starts with the main theme in the tonality of D minor, and ends in the relative major key of F. Section B begins with the second theme and modulates back to the main tonality of D minor, ending the piece in the home tonality.

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Clementi, Sonatina in C major, Op. 36, No. 1, Andante

The Great Repertoire 2023-08-30 | Clementi, Sonatina in C major, Op. 36, No. 1, Andante
Sheet Music

Sonatina in C major, by Muzio Clementi, is a relatively short sonatina for piano. The second movement, andante, has the formal structure ABA.

Section A starts with the main theme in the tonality of F major. The theme begins with the tonic chord of F and ends with a half cadence in the main tonality on the dominant chord of C. It then follows by a modulation to the dominante tonality of C major.

The middle section modulates to G minor, ending in the tonality of C major. The last section repeats the main theme, and ends the piece with a perfect cadence in the main tonality of F major.

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Bach, Minuet in D minor, BWV Anh 132

The Great Repertoire 2023-08-22 | Bach, Minuet in D minor, BWV Anh 132
Sheet Music

Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach

Minuet in D minor, by Johann Sebastian Bach, is a relatively short piece for piano and harpsichord. The piece has the formal structure AB, where sections A and B repeat once.

Section A starts with the main theme in the tonality of D minor, and ends in the relative major key of F. Section B begins with the second theme in F major, then modulated back to D minor, ending the piece in the home tonality.

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Guess the Composer: Mozart or Haydn?

The Great Repertoire 2023-07-09 | Can you guess the composer? Mozart or Haydn?

Excerpts from five pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn are played. Can you match the piece with the composer?

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Edvard Grieg, Lyric Pieces, Arietta

The Great Repertoire 2023-07-02 | Edvard Grieg, Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. 1, Arietta, Piano
Sheet Music

Harmonic analysis

Arietta, by Edvard Grieg, is a relatively short piece with the formal structure AA'. The first section, A, introduces the main theme in the home tonality of E-flat major. This seciton ends with a half cadence in the main tonality. A is then repeated with some small variations. The piece ends with the beginning of the main theme in the tonality of E-flat major.

Arietta is part of the Lyric pieces collection, a set of 66 short pieces composed for solo piano by Edvard Grieg.

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Brahms, Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 39, No. 15

The Great Repertoire 2023-06-08 | Johannes Brahms, Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 39, No. 15, Piano
Sheet music

Harmonic analysis

Waltz in A-flat major, by Johannes Brahms, is a relatively short waltz with the formal structure ABA'.

The first section, A, introduces the main theme in the home tonality of A-flat major. After a repeat, the middle section B begins with a short development, followed by the reappearence of the main theme in the home tonality.

The last section adds some variations to the theme using triplets on the right hand, ending the piece with a perfect cadence in A-flat major.

The waltz, part of the 16 short waltzes for piano, was composed in 1865. Brahms wrote the piece for piano four hands, but also gave an arrangment for piano solo.

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Schubert, Moments Musicaux No. 3

The Great Repertoire 2023-05-13 | Franz Schubert, Moments Musicaux, Op. 94, No. 3
Sheet Music

Moments musicaux No. 3 is the third part of Franz Schubert's piano collection D. 780.

Harmonic analysis

The piece is in the tonality of F minor and has the structure ABCA' followed by a coda.

The piece begins with a short introduction, presenting the accompaniment on the left hand. After the introduction, section A starts on the third measure with the main theme in the tonality of F minor.

In the middle section, section B introduces a new theme in the relative tonality of A-flat major. After a repeat, Section C starts with a standing on the dominant of the main tonalitity and ends with a cadence in A-flat major.

At the end, A is repeated in the main tonality of F minor, followed by a coda ending the piece in the parallel tonality of F major.

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How did Bach modulate?

The Great Repertoire 2023-05-04 | How did Bach modulate? Harmony Tutorial

Bach used harmonic modulation as a powerful tool to add variation, movement and color to his compositions.

In this video, we show the harmonic analysis of a chorale by J.S. Bach.

As you can see below the sheet music, Bach modulates several times during the short piece to neighbouring tonalities of C major.

The piece starts in the main tonality of C major. Then modulated to G major, the tonality of its dominant. After the repeat, it modulates to D minor, the parallel tonality of the neighbouring tonality F major. Then to A minor, the parallel tonality of C major, and at the end, it modulated back to the home tonality of C major.

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Bach, Air on the G String, Piano

The Great Repertoire 2023-04-30 | Bach, Air on the G String, BWV 1068, Piano
Sheet Music

Air on the G string is part of Bach's Orchestral Suit No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068.
Piano arrangement Siloti.

Harmonic analysis

The piece is in the tonality of D major. It has the structure AB with repeated sections A and B.
The main theme A, starts in the tonality of D major, after three measures, modulates to E major, and at the end of the section modulates to the dominant of D, A major.
The section B starts in the dominant tonality of A major. After several modulations to neighbour tonalities, it modulates back to the main tonality and ends the piece in D major.

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Brahms, Lullaby, Piano

The Great Repertoire 2023-04-15 | Johannes Brahms, Lullaby, Piano
Sheet Music, Op. 49, No. 4

Published in 1868, one of his most popular pieces, Johannes Brahms dedicated this lullaby to her friend Bertha.

This arrangement for piano is in G major. The piece is in binary form and consists entirely of standing on the tonic G, in the tonality of G major.

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Beethoven, Bagatelle 🎹♥️ #piano #beethoven #shorts

The Great Repertoire 2023-04-12 | Beethoven, Bagatelle in A minor
Sheet music

11 Bagatelles, Op 119, No 9 Vivace moderato

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Chopin heart broken 💔 #romantic #Shorts

The Great Repertoire 2023-04-10 | Frédéric Chopin, Prelude in A major, Op. 28, No. 7, Piano

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Mendelssohn, Tarantella, Op.102, No.3

The Great Repertoire 2023-04-09 | Felix Mendelssohn, Tarantella, Op.102, No.3, Piano
Sheet Music

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Schubert - Serenade

The Great Repertoire 2023-04-02 | Franz Schubert, Serenade, Piano

Ständchen, D.889

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Beethoven, Moonlight Sonata

The Great Repertoire 2022-10-01 | Beethoven, Moonlight Sonata, First Movement, Piano

Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor

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Tchaikovsky, Valse Sentimentale, Op. 51, No. 6

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-25 | Tchaikovsky, Valse Sentimentale, Op. 51, No. 6
Sheet music (affiliate link): amzn.to/39UXp8n

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Luigi Boccherini, Minuet

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-20 | Luigi Boccherini, Minuetto, Op. 11, No. 5, Piano
Sheet music (affiliate link): amzn.to/3OoVkjV

Musical analysis:

The first section of the minuet starts in A major, then modulates to E major. Section A is repeated once ending with an authentic cadence in E major. The second section starts with the second theme in A minor, then follows with the main theme in A major. B is repeated once.

The first section of the trio starts in D major then moves back to A major. The second section starts in D major, ending with an authentic cadence in the same tonality.

The minuet ends by repeating the first section without the repeats.

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Neapolitan Chord #Shorts

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-16 | What is a Neapolitan chord?

A Neapolitan chord is a major triad built on the lowered second scale degree of the tonality. The Neapolitan chord is predominantly written in its first inversion forming the Neapolitan Sixth chord.

The origins of the Neapolitan chord is not clear, although it is thought that its popularity comes from the 17th and 18th century composers of the Neapolitan School.

In tonal harmony, the Neapolitan chord is often used as a pre-dominant chord preceding an authentic cadence. Due to its non-diatonic notes, the Neapolitan chord has a unique and distinct sound, giving it a powerful and dramatic effect.

In this example, the Neapolitan chord is shown as preparation to an authentic cadence in the tonality of C major:

bII: F - Ab - Db
V: G - B - D
I: C - E - G

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Schumann, Little Piece, Op. 68

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-15 | Schumann, Album for the Young, Op 68, Little Piece
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Musical analysis:

The short piece in C major has the formal structure AB. Section A starts with the main theme in C major, first time ending with a half cadence, then with an authentic cadence in the main tonality. Section B starts with a short transition on the dominant G, then goes back to the main theme, ending the piece with an authentic cadence in C major.

00:00 Intro
00:03 A: Main theme in C major, first time ending with a half cadence, then with an authentic cadence.
00:21 B: Transition on the dominant, then going back to the main theme. Section repeated once.

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Beethoven, Minuet in G major, WoO 10, No. 2

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-12 | Beethoven, Minuet in G major, WoO 10, No. 2
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Musical analysis:

The minuet has the structure ABA. Both A and B (trio) are in G major. A is formed of two themes, the first one ending with a half cadence, and the second one with an authentic cadence in G major. The trio consists of two themes ending with an authentic cadence in G major. The minuet section A is repeated after the trio section B.

00:00 Intro
00:03 A: Main theme in G major, repeated once. Ending with a half cadence.
00:32 A: Second theme in G major, followed by the main theme. Ending with an authentic cadence in G major. Section repeated once.
00:59 B: Trio. Main theme in G major, repeated once, ending with a half cadence.
01:28 B: Trio. Second theme, followed by the main theme. Ending with an authentic cadence in G major. Section repeated once.
01:58 A (repeat)

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Guess the Composer: Mozart or Salieri?

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-08 | Can you guess the composer? Mozart or Salieri?
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Excerpts from five pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri are played. Can you match the piece with the composer?

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The Dominant Seventh chord #Shorts

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-07 | What is a dominant seventh chord?

A dominant seventh is a seventh chord built on the dominant, the fifth degree of the scale. The dominant seventh is formed of a root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.

In a V7 - I resolution, the seventh tends to resolve downwards by step to the third scale degree, the mediant. If this resolution is not possible, i.e. in a four-part harmony, the fifth of the tonic chord can be ommited. In this case, the tonic chord will be composed of the tonic and the mediant.

In this example, a V7 - I resolution is shown in the tonality of C major.

Dominant seventh in C major: G - B - D - F

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Chopin, Prelude in A major, Op. 28, No. 7

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-06 | Frédéric Chopin, Prelude in A major, Op. 28, No. 7, Piano
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Musical analysis:

The short prelude consists of a main theme in A major, repeated once with a variation. The piece ends with an authentic cadence in A major.

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C.P.E. Bach, Solfeggietto

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-04 | C.P.E. Bach, Solfeggietto, Wq 117 1 H 220
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He was the fifth child of Johann Sebastian Bach. He lived at a time of transition between baroque style and the classical and romantic styles.

Musical analysis:

00:00 Intro
00:03 Main theme in C minor
00:15 Modulating to G minor
00:28 Modulating to F minor
00:42 Modulating back to the main tonality of C minor

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Guess the Composer: Bach or Scarlatti?

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-03 | Can you guess the composer? J. S. Bach or D. Scarlatti?
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Excerpts from five pieces by J. S. Bach or D. Scarlatti are played. Can you match the piece with the composer?

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The Relative key #Shorts

The Great Repertoire 2022-06-01 | What are relative keys?

Major and minor keys which have the same key signature are called relative keys. Relative keys share the same notes but start from different tonics.

In tonal harmony, the minor relative of a major key can have an accidental on the fifth scale degree (dominant). In that case, the fifth note of the scale is raised by a semitone to form the leading tone. This accidental is not a part of the key signature.

In this example, two relative keys of C major and A minor are shown.

C major: C - D - E - F - G - A - B - C
A minor: A - B - C - D - E - F - G(#) - A

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Beethoven, 11 Bagatelles, Op 119, No 9

The Great Repertoire 2022-05-31 | Beethoven, Bagatelle in A minor
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11 Bagatelles, Op 119, No 9 Vivace moderato

Musical analysis:

The short bagatelle in A minor has the formal structure AB, where A and B are both repeated once. The section B consists of a short development in E major, the dominant of A minor, followed by the main theme in the main tonality of A minor.

00:00 Intro
00:03 A: Main theme in A minor. Section repeated once.
00:17 B: Short development in E major, the dominant of A minor, then back to the main theme in the main tonality of A minor. Section repeated once.

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The Leading tone #Shorts

The Great Repertoire 2022-05-29 | What is a leading tone?

A leading tone is a tone which resolves to a semitone higher or lower. In the context of tonal harmony, the leading tone is the seventh scale degree of the major scale. In the harmonic minor scale, the leading tone is the raised seventh scale degree, a major seventh above the tonic.

The leading tone gives a sense of resolution. This tendency is particularly important in the construction of cadential progressions. In a cadence, the leading tone becomes an essential part of the dominant harmony.

In this example, the leading tone is shown in the tonalities of C major and C minor. In both cases, the leading tone is B natural, a major seventh above C.

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Für Elise, but Elise said YES

The Great Repertoire 2022-05-28 | Beethoven, Für Elise, but Elise said YES
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This is Für Elise, but in A major. I have changed a lot of harmonies. I'd like to believe this would have been Für Elise, if Elise had said yes!

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Schumann, Norse Song, Op. 68

The Great Repertoire 2022-05-26 | Schumann, Album for the Young, Op 68, Northern Song
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Musical analysis:

00:00 Intro
00:03 A: Main theme in F major, repeated once, ending with a perfect authentic cadence.
00:29 B: Modulating to A minor, then going back to the main tonality of F major.
01:10 B (repeat)

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The Three Types of Minor Scales #Shorts

The Great Repertoire 2022-05-23 | What are the three types of Minor Scales in tonal music?

A minor scale is a diatonic scale characterized by its first, third and fifth scale degrees forming a minor triad. The remaining tones, however, differ depending on the type of the minor scale. Compared to the major key, a piece in a minor key usually gives the sense of sadness or nostalgia.

There are three types of minor scales. Writing them in ascending order, these scales are formed of the following succession of whole steps and half steps. When used in descending, the natural minor scale is usually the preferred type of minor scale.

Natural Minor: W - H - W - W - H - W - W
In C minor: C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C

Harmonic Minor: W - H - W - W - H - 3H - H
In C minor: C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, B, C

Melodic Minor: W - H - W - W - W - W - H
In C minor: C, D, Eb, F, G, A, B, C

In this example you can hear the three types in the key of C minor.

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Beethoven, Ecossaise in E flat major

The Great Repertoire 2022-05-22 | Beethoven, Ecossaise in E flat major, WoO 86
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Musical analysis:

This short piece by Beethoven has the formal structure AB, where each section is repeated once. The piece is entirely in Eb major. The section A ends with a half cadence the first time, and then with a perfect authentic cadence when repeated. The section B ends the piece with a perfect authentic cadence in the main tonality of Eb major.

00:00 Intro
00:03 A: Main theme in Eb major, repeated once. Ending with a half cadence the first time, and with a perfect authentic cadence when repeated.
00:13 B: Second theme in Eb major, repeated once, both times ending with a perfect authentic cadence in the main tonality of Eb major.

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Bach, The Unfinished Prelude

The Great Repertoire 2022-05-20 | Bach, Prelude in E minor, BWV 932 (incomplete), Piano
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9 Little Preludes, No. 9

Musical analysis:

Prelude in E minor BWV 932 is an unfinished piece by Bach. The main theme starts in E minor. It modulates to G major, the relative major tonality of E minor, then goes through F# major and B minor. The unfinished piece ends at measure eleven.

00:00 Intro
00:03 Theme in E minor
00:13 Modulating to G major, relative major tonality of E minor
00:24 Modulating to B minor
00:35 The prelude in unfinished at measure eleven

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The two most important chords you need to know #Shorts

The Great Repertoire 2022-05-19 | What are Tonic and Dominant?

The first and the fifth degrees of the scale are called tonic and dominant. The tonic and the dominant chords are the triads built on their respective notes of the tonality. A dominant chord is a major triad, even in a minor scale, as the seventh degree of a minor tonality is usually raised by a half step.

The tonic and the dominant are both essential elements of a piece. The tonic gives a sense of stability, whereas the dominant leads to instability which needs to resolve to the tonic. The dominant chord can also appear as a seventh or ninth chord.

As the first degree of the scale, the tonic chord is symbolized by the Roman numeral "I" (in major) or "i" (in minor). The dominant chord is indicated by the Roman numeral "V".

In this example, we have the tonic and the dominant chords in the tonalities of C major and C minor,

C major:
Tonic (I): C-E-G
Dominant (V): G-B-D

C minor:
Tonic (I): C-Eb-G
Dominant (V): G-B-D

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