Dr. B Music Theory Lesson 43 (Form)

TOPICS:
0:00 - What is form and why is it important?
3:22 - Terms = sectional vs. continuous, two-reprise
4:43 - Binary (AB)
8:08 - Ternary (ABA)
8:45 - Sonata form
17:32 - EXAMPLE: Mozart, Sonata in C Major, K.309, 1st movement
24:09 - Second movement of Sonata, String Quartet, Symphony, Concerto
24:57 - Minuet & Trio
28:44 - EXAMPLE: Haydn, String Quartet in C, Op.76, No.3, 3rd movement
34:14 - Rondo
39:20 - EXAMPLE: Beethoven, Piano Sonata, Op.79, 3rd movement

NOTE: 7-part rondo is a category that includes sonata-rondo as the most common type; it can also be ABACADA. In other words, all sonata-rondos are 7-part rondos; not all 7-part rondos and sonata rondos.

[philtsui]

It clarifies the concepts for me that trouble me fir many years

[Phaseish]

this is amazing I am forever grateful for this. Some of the videos out their do not explain this in depth and its really fun to hear the developments of things I have heard all my life with a better understanding thank you so much!

[donnat.]

Thank you so much for you video Dr. B.
My teacher only confuses me when he explains this. But your really good and you break everything down. I appreciate your teaching very much.:)

[kristinebernabe]

These lessons are life-changing – thank you Dr. B!

[mayahardan]

Hi! thank you so much for these excellent lectures! I was wondering if theres also a lecture on the different modes and how to analyze and construct them?

[thanhthienluong]

many thanks for Cmajor Sonata /beautiful symphony

[brentonification]

This is, subjectively, the best example of writing in Ternary form I have ever been shown. The explanations and examples really solidify how to both analyse and write in this form.

Much thanks.

How does one enroll in your classes?

[tamvi]

Your videos are so helpful !Thank you Dr .Brellochs !

[ViolinClassUSA]

Thank you very much for your lessons, they are extremely helpful!  I will send my students to watch them.

[서소하]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful!

[jonorgames]

Thanks for the video. I have two questions though:
1 - Does the periods question phrase always end in a weak cadence? (What if, for example, the harmony is the same in the whole last bar, that is, it is not a succession of two harmonies to make up a cadence, by definition).
2 - What is the difference between a Simple Continuous Binary Form and a Double Period?

[Piano...Piano.P.P]

This is a really interesting topic and i have a question for you 🙂
Can the sonata form have more then 2 themes? i have seen some anslysis of several sonatas that use the terminology Group 1 theme 1/2/3... Group 2 theme 1/2... Does the group mean a big section/ the '' big theme'' spit in different small parts or i am missing something ? Thank you

[andrewnorris]

Hello Dr. B., Here is a question which confuses me, but I felt sure you would know the answer. I am using the wonderful book, Tonal Harmony by Kostka, I think you know it. There is a modulation exercise on page 296 with an extract of Bach: Jesu, du bist mein. The key signature has 2 flats yet it states the key as c minor and the modulation to E flat occurs at bar 5. When you put the Roman numerals under the chords it makes sense, the first chord as a i (c minor tonic). I then went to Youtube to find a recording of it and someone has made a very colourful analysis but entirely in E flat and the first and final chords are listed as vi, submediant. Firstly, is this a mistake? Secondly, what is the reason for writing one key signature when the opening and concluding chords suggest a different one. Thanks in advance for any light you can shed on this. All the best, Andrew

[logj]

Amazing Dr B.can you please tell what book you are holding in your hand.Thanks for all the lessons.

[nastassiascott]

what is the fourth movement in sonatas symphonies and string quartet