Review the basic analysis skills & re-enforcement of the harmonic concepts References & short-piece analysis by the class

The goal of this course is from consolidating the basic analytical techniques of tonal music to introducing the fundamental concept of Schenkerian analysis. Through Allen Forte's and Steven Gilbert's book, we will start from reviewing the common knowledge of tonal harmonies to the linear analysis through Schenkerian concept. The students will be assigned readings, exercises, projects and in-class presentations for the whole semester.

Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis, by Allen Forte & Steven Gilbert, selected chapters

Form in Tonal Music—an Introduction to Analysis, by Douglas M. Green, second edition,
Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1979.

What is Phrase Rhythm? Chapter 1 by Rothstien