SOUND PATTERNS
A Structural Examination of Tonality, Vocabulary, Texture,
Sonorities, and Time Organization in Western Art Music
by PHILLIP MAGNUSON
CHROMATIC PROCEDURES I
Moving from the Global Key
Introduction
7 + 5 = 12
Now that the basics of diatonic harmony (basically 7 pitches) have been presented, it is time to begin chromatic studies (the remaining 5 pitches). This is when music theory begins to become more complicated for some students. It is crucial for you to stay on top of this topic.
Links to other units in Sound Patterns
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