Harmonic Rhythm: Analysis and Interpretation


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An accessible exploration of an important and understudied music theory topic, Swain's book examines the dimensional technique of analyzing harmonic rhythm. Simply defined, harmonic rhythm is the relationship between changes in harmony and perceived changes in rhythm. This phenomenon plays a large role in shaping the texture and style of much of Western music, from Renaissance polyphonic pieces to the works of Debussy. Swain provides a clear and thorough discussion of how harmonic theory works, using a small core of repeated musical examples.Harmonic Rhythm: Analysis and Interpretation Review
This book is, in my opinion, an indispensible resource for Conductors and Performers. Professor Swain's insights concerning not only harmonic rhythm but his methods for analyzing are , what I consider to be, indispensible tools for conductors AND performers. It is a shame it has taken me 10 years to find this groundbreaking book! Harmonic rhythm as a concept for interpretation has somehow fallen to the wayside since the term was first used by Walter Piston. It IS harmonic rhythm which informs all gesture and phrasing for musicians, or should!James Jordan
Professor and Senior Conductor
Westminster Choir College
Princeton, New Jersey
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