For Two Voices
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Ideal for Music Theory classroom and choral/chamber music groups.
〰️ Ideal for Music Theory classroom and choral/chamber music groups.
Contents:
Preface
Getting Started
Major and minor keys up to one sharp or flat
Exploring Keys – I
Major and minor keys up to two sharps or flats
Exploring the Modes
Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Ionian
Exploring Keys – II
Major and minor keys up to four sharps or flats
Modulating and Chromatic Pieces
Modulation to the dominant
Chromatic passages
Other tonal shifts
Anthology
Index of Composers
For Two Voices
238 two-part pieces
For centuries, the Bicinium (i. e. a composition written for two voices) has been a cornerstone of foundational musical training. Through authentic repertoire spanning hundreds of years western music, students will naturally develop intonation, a steady internal pulse, and rhythmic accuracy in a musically satisfying way.
Practiced with a single musician on each of the two parts, bicinia foster the skills necessary for ensemble playing by prioritizing breath and eye contact for cues, as well as building musical autonomy in performance. Furthermore, identifying fundamental modal and tonal structures allows for an informed performance, giving musicians the practical ability to navigate the structure of a piece.
For Two Voices draws upon this ancient tradition to revitalize contemporary music education.
In this volume:
238 two-part pieces
85 composers
A gradual introduction of new content and levels of difficulty
An anthology of 25 complete pieces
“Focus” sections for in-depth exploration of rhythmic figures and theoretical concepts
