Analyzing Jazz A Schenkerian Approach

Name: Analyzing Jazz A Schenkerian Approach
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ISBN: 9781576471869

ISBN-10: 1576471861

ISBN-13: 9781576471869

Edition: 2009

Authors: Steve Larson

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Analyzing Jazz: A Schenkerian Approach 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. In considering objections that have been raised to the application of Schenker's approach to improvised jazz, the book touches upon the content and origin of Schenker's theories, the role of analysis and the intentional fallacy, the origin and function of dissonance in common-practice harmony and in jazz, the nature of improvisation vs. composition, and the role of simplicity and complexity in popular and art music. And, although it qualifies the applicability of Schenker?s…

Book details

List price: $99.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Pendragon Press
Publication date: 11/30/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 11.50" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Steve Larson is the Robert M. Trotter Professor of Music at the University of Oregon and a member of its Institute of Cognitive and Decision Sciences. He is author of Analyzing Jazz: A Schenkerian Approach.