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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

Motif no 19


Motif no 19 refers to an ascending scale progressing from the first degree (sometimes preceded by the leading tone) to the fifth degree, where each melodic movement in the bass provokes a harmonic movement. Several variations result:

Example 316 : J.S. Bach : Anna Magdalena Notebook, Menuet, BWV Anh. 132 (mm 1-4)


Example 317 : F. Schubert : Die schöne Müllerin, op. 25, no 8 (mm 1-4)


Example 318 : C.P.E. Bach : Württemberg Sonata no 3, III (mm 1-8)


Example 319 : W.A. Mozart : Sonata for violin and piano, K. 296, II, Andante (mm 5-8)


Example 320 : J.S. Bach : Little Preludes and Fugues for organ, BWV 554 (mm 3-4)


Example 321 : J. Brahms : Waltz, op. 39, no 4, Tempo giusto (mm 17-22)


Example 322 : F. Chopin : Nocturne, op. 55, no 1 (mm 13-16)


Example 323 : F. Chopin : Waltz, no 14, op. posthumous (mm 9-16)


Example 324 : J. S. Bach : The Well-Tempered Clavier, vol. II, Prelude no 23, BWV 892 (mm 1-3)


Example 325 : J.S. Bach : The Well-Tempered Clavier, vol. II, Prelude no 14, BWV 883 (mm 19-21)


Example 326 : J. Brahms : Intermezzo, op. 76, no 7 (end)


Example 327 : L.V. Beethoven : Piano sonata, op. 81a, I (mm 21-25)


Example 328 : F. Chopin : Nocturne, op. 27, no 1 (mm 37-48)


Example 329 : L.V. Beethoven : Symphony no 5, op. 67, III (mm 133-140)


Example 330 : F. Chopin : Piano concerto no 1, op. 11, I (mm 175-179)


Example 331 : F. Schubert : An die Musik, op. 88, no 4 (mm 14-17)


Example 332 : R. Schumann : Frauenliebe und -leben, op. 42, no 3 (mm 1-7)


Example 333 : L.V. Beethoven : Piano sonata, op. 110, II, Allegro molto (mm 1-4)


Example 334 : L.V. Beethoven : Piano sonata, op. 110, III, Adagio ma non troppo (mm 10-14)


Example 335 : J. Brahms : Clarinet Sonata, op. 120, no 2, I, Allegro amabile (mm 1-8)


 

Example 336 : W.A. Mozart : Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act II, no 24, Finale, Andante (mm 38-45)


Example 337 : F. Schubert : Piano sonata, D. 959, III (mm 17-21)


Example 338 : R. Schumann : Symphony no 4, op. 120, III, Lebhaft (mm 11-16)


Example 339 : J. Haydn : Piano sonata, Hob. XVI:48, I (mm 27-31)


Example 340 : W.A. Mozart : Requiem, K. 626, Agnus Dei (mm 1-9)


Example 341 : F. Lachner : Lied Frauenliebe und -leben for soprano, horn, and piano (mm 20-23)


motif no 20