Tai Chi Composition System - (New Version) (Includes one CD)

Author: Zhao Xiaosheng
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The "new edition" is new in three aspects: content, structure, and layout.
Content-wise, it introduces a new theoretical framework of "Sound Set Movement." It provides a detailed analysis and example explanation of the "Sixty-Four Transformations of Sound Sets," making it easier for readers to understand and master the theory. At the same time, it aims to demonstrate the broad coverage and applicability of the "Sound Set Movement" theory to creative methods in music across different periods and styles through the diversity of examples.
Structurally, the main text is divided into three parts: "The Theory of Synergy," "The Theory of Sound Sets," and "The Theory of Taiji." "The Theory of Synergy" serves as the theoretical foundation for both "The Theory of Sound Sets" and "The Theory of Taiji." "The Theory of Sound Sets" is a highly applicable framework for pitch organization, providing detailed analysis of core concepts such as the form, body, quantity, quality, position, state, core, phase, and transformation of "Sound Sets." "The Theory of Taiji" is a major special case of "The Theory of Sound Sets." Through this special case, it is proven that starting from the system of ancient Chinese philosophy, many music organization methods with Chinese cultural connotations can be created.
Layout-wise, the "new edition" rearranges the "Three Theories" into "Three Parts and Eight Chapters," echoing the number of the "Bagua" (Eight Trigrams), making the entire book more compact and systematic. A CD is included with the book.