Tonality and Transformation is a groundbreaking study in the analysis of tonal music. Focusing on the listeners experience; author Steven Rings employs transformational music theory to illuminate diverse aspects of tonal hearing - from the infusion of sounding pitches with familiar tonal qualities to sensations of directedness and attraction. In the process; Rings introduces a host of new analytical techniques for the study of the tonal repertory; demonstrating their application in vivid interpretive set pieces on music from Bach to Mahler. The analyses place the books novel techniques in dialogue with existing tonal methodologies; such as Schenkerian theory; avoiding partisan debate in favor of a methodologically careful; pluralistic approach. Rings also engages neo-Riemannian theory-a popular branch of transformational thought focused on chromatic harmony-reanimating its basic operations with tonal dynamism and bringing them into closer rapprochement with traditional tonal concepts.Written in a direct and engaging style; with lively prose and plain-English descriptions of all technical ideas; Tonality and Transformation balances theoretical substance with accessibility: it will appeal to both specialists and non-specialists. It is a particularly attractive volume for those new to transformational theory: in addition to its original theoretical content; the book offers an excellent introduction to transformational thought; including a chapter that outlines the theorys conceptual foundations and formal apparatus; as well as a glossary of common technical terms. A contribution to our understanding of tonal phenomenology and a landmark in the analytical application of transformational techniques; Tonality and Transformation is an indispensible work of music theory.
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