The Role of Musical Set Theory in Undergraduate Education

Presents an introduction to set theory and includes examples based on the author's teaching methods. Points out that set theory can encourage rational thought about the music which students encounter. Also mentions that a study of musical set theory gives students the means to efficiently disco...

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Published in:College music symposium 1999-01, Vol.39, p.64-86
Main Author: Schiano, Michael J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Major chords
Major intervals
Major keys
Minor intervals
Music Education
Music Students
Music Theory
Musical chords
Musical intervals
Musical structure
Pedagogy
Pitch set theory
Seventh chords
Sound pitch
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Presents an introduction to set theory and includes examples based on the author's teaching methods. Points out that set theory can encourage rational thought about the music which students encounter. Also mentions that a study of musical set theory gives students the means to efficiently discover and explore the structures whose properties shape a musical language.
ISSN:0069-5696
2334-203X