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PART 1 - 1.1 - Genesis of the analytical model :: 1.2 - Description of the analytical model :: 1.3 - A practice of analysis in the tonal harmonic discourse from Bach to Wagner :: 1.4 - By way of a general conclusion


1.3 - A practice of analysis in the tonal harmonic discourse from Bach to Wagner ||
A) FORMULAS - 1. Definition of a formula :: 2. Presentation of the little catalogue of harmonic vocabulary :: 3. User's guide to the little catalogue and various instructions :: 4. Examples illustrating the little catalogue (motifs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 6b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, motifs in combination)
B) SEQUENCES - 1. Definition of a harmonic sequence :: 2. Classifying sequences :: 3. Melodic formulations: characteristic motifs :: 4. The tonal nature of the harmonic sequence :: 5.The tripartite structure of the harmonic sequence :: 6. A modulating sequence or not? :: 7. Diversification of harmonic content :: 8. The harmonic sequence as a place of subversion :: 9. Conclusion

4. EXAMPLES ILLUSTRATING THE LITTLE CATALOGUE

Motifs in combination


Example 364 : J.S. Bach : Toccata, Adagio and Fugue for organ, BWV 564, Adagio (mm 7-9)


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Example 365 : J. Brahms : Capriccio, op. 116, no 3, Allegro passionato (end)
Motifs nos 1 and 3 combined, followed by motif no 4


 

Example 366 : C.P.E. Bach : Württemberg Sonata no 1, III,
Allegro assai (mm 71-92)
Motif no 20, motif no 6a in sequence, circle of fifths, motif no 3


Example 367 : R. Schumann : Symphony no 2, op. 61, II, Scherzo,
Allegro vivace (mm 1-12)
Motif no 7, motif no 3, motif no 2 (the first note of each motif always supports the same function: V of V)


Example 368: F. Mendelssohn : Violin concerto, op. 64, I, Allegro molto appassionato (mm 117-131)
Motif no 11, motif no 10, and motif no 3


Example 369 : J. Brahms : Symphony no 3, op. 90, III, Poco allegretto (mm 147-150)
Motif no 6a and motif no 2 interlaced


Example 370 : L.V. Beethoven : Piano concerto no 3, op. 37, I, Allegro con brio (mm 164-171)
Motif no 20g, motif no 9, and motif no 1


 

Example 371 : J. Haydn : Sting quartet, op. 76, no 4, Allegro (mm 18-22)
Motif no 10, motif no 1 and motif no 3 interlaced


Example 372 : A. Corelli : Trio sonata, op. 3, no 7 (mm 1-5)
Motif no 19, motif no 2, motif no 17


B) SEQUENCES