Formal Analysis Tutorial

Author: Huang Ming
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Work analysis is a compulsory course in music learning. It holds great significance for deepening the understanding and performance of music works, as well as for musical composition. This textbook is based on the formal system formed through long-term music practice, and combines the structural characteristics of modern and contemporary Chinese music works, traditional works, and folk music. It studies the dialectical relationship between the structure and content of music works, the development patterns of musical thinking, and specific techniques. The focus of this textbook is placed on medium and small forms, with examples including a certain proportion of vocal works from both China and abroad. The textbook emphasizes rigorous theory, clear organization, accessibility, and practicality. Each chapter is followed by examples of analysis and exercises, making it suitable for use in music analysis teaching at music conservatories and normal universities, as well as serving as a reference book for self-study by music enthusiasts.