In previous In Theory articles ... Philip Tagg describes a novel approach to understanding four-chord loops in pop music. The “Denial Is A River” progression does indeed cycle using four ...

Perhaps for this reason, such critical thinking about music is sometimes perceived as difficult. Understanding Music: Past and Present creates a roadmap from some of the earliest known origins of ...

Advanced courses in counterpoint, orchestration, analysis, keyboard harmony and analytical technique seminars exposes our students to a broad array of approaches to understanding, analyzing, hearing, ...

Composers use a range of signs and symbols to convey how they want their music to be played. Learning to recognise these instructions is an important skill to develop. Understanding musical signs ...

Perhaps for this reason, such critical thinking about music is sometimes perceived as difficult. Understanding Music: Past and Present creates a roadmap from some of the earliest known origins of ...

In this case, there is no pressing need to learn theory because you can make music with another person, understanding as you ...