T551 Summer 1995

Introduction to Analytical Techniques (3 cr.)

Prof. Gary Wittlich

MT 8:30-10:20, W 8:30-9:20 Room Syc 137

Description

T551 is devoted to the study of analytic techniques for tonal music, including compositions of the early twentieth century. The goals of the course are

• to develop a thorough understanding of tonal hierarchy via the methodology of Lerdahl and Jackendoff in their Generative Theory of Tonal Music,
• to study other methods of analysis, including those dealing with musical form, melodic and harmonic pitch structure, and rhythm and meter, and
• to apply the above analytic methods to selected compositions.

Requirements:

• regular assigned readings
• one or two weekly assignments
• one term paper
• two exams (midterm and final)

For questions about enrollment, stop by my office or send email to: wittlich@indiana.edu

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