Music Theory Book Review #1 - Twentieth Century Harmony by Vincent Persichetti Opening and Closing Music: Concerto for Piano - Four Hands (Persichetti), Keith Roeckle & Max Christian Performing
This was my textbook for when I studied composition under David Ward-Steinman at San Diego State U. from 1977-82. My first composition and recital piece was for three trumpets, based on a Persichetti exercise. Brings back fond memories.
Thank you Mr. Roeckle. I have wrote a piano cycle based on the second chapter modes and his concept from dark to light. I think this is one of the fundamental books theory in any musician's library. Thank you to show my teacher Olmstead's book, I would like to read it soon. Great Job Maestro Roeckle!
Excellent review. I had to be sent this from a remote bookshop in NY to me in NZ! Great book, if only to understand some of early 20th century techniques, let alone as a composition tool, of which its awesome too. Ah, that's what 80s cop show composers have been reading! And Vince is right, who cares about serial music, would like to see more reviews from you.
Thank you for your video. I found it by searching for "Twentieth Century Harmony" - my copy came in the mail yesterday. I just started playing the piano about 5 months ago. I really appreciated hearing the scales from darkest to brightest. That would be a great video on it's own. My biggest negative feedback on the video has to do with sound. Audio quality is the most important thing for videos like this. The video can be wobbly, poorly lit, or out of focus, but if the sound is good, the video still works. Having great audio for your music channel will give you some grace as you get started on UA-cam.
He did to an extant - he gave examples of the concepts being used under each chapter's "Source Material" section. You'll have to pull up the scores on your own, though.
@@ballefranz7059 I really want to master music theory, but I don't actually like very much in which way it's used. Sounds a bit 'dirty' to me. My knowledge actually ends on classical harmony. Then it's really hard. I'm trying to study this book.
@@ballefranz7059 I'm trying to compose music for the piano, but I feel this lack of knowledge. Sometimes I can't find a chord, or e.g. can't make a rapid scale with the notes that fits the mood and harmony. Usually sounds like a garbage, so I have to change the notes randomly to get the sound I want. But mostly I feel lack of ability to express myself, my emotions, feelings, to create some vibe.
![Vincent Persichetti - The Hollow Men for Trumpet and String Orchestra, Op. 25 (1948) [Score-Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/D6u8dwSwYMQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Who knew - Persichetti (briefly) taught Thelonious Monk!
This was my textbook for when I studied composition under David Ward-Steinman at San Diego State U. from 1977-82. My first composition and recital piece was for three trumpets, based on a Persichetti exercise. Brings back fond memories.
Thank you Mr. Roeckle. I have wrote a piano cycle based on the second chapter modes and his concept from dark to light. I think this is one of the fundamental books theory in any musician's library. Thank you to show my teacher Olmstead's book, I would like to read it soon. Great Job Maestro Roeckle!
Keep doing videos. You are great!
Excellent review. I had to be sent this from a remote bookshop in NY to me in NZ! Great book, if only to understand some of early 20th century techniques, let alone as a composition tool, of which its awesome too. Ah, that's what 80s cop show composers have been reading! And Vince is right, who cares about serial music, would like to see more reviews from you.
Thank you for your video. I found it by searching for "Twentieth Century Harmony" - my copy came in the mail yesterday. I just started playing the piano about 5 months ago. I really appreciated hearing the scales from darkest to brightest. That would be a great video on it's own. My biggest negative feedback on the video has to do with sound. Audio quality is the most important thing for videos like this. The video can be wobbly, poorly lit, or out of focus, but if the sound is good, the video still works. Having great audio for your music channel will give you some grace as you get started on UA-cam.
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Loved his review, such a great work this video is.
Great review!
Thank you very much
14:18 Note for stuff to listen to with polychords.
Wait what?
Does he give examples of composition techniques, composers like Prokofiev, Skrjabin etc used?
No his own examples
He did to an extant - he gave examples of the concepts being used under each chapter's "Source Material" section. You'll have to pull up the scores on your own, though.
@@johnkear12 oh Okay thank you for the info
Why you stopped after chapter two?
for me who grew up on music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky - it sounds weird
listen more, then chopin sounds a bit flat, if that's a word :)
@@ballefranz7059 I really want to master music theory, but I don't actually like very much in which way it's used. Sounds a bit 'dirty' to me.
My knowledge actually ends on classical harmony. Then it's really hard. I'm trying to study this book.
@@ballefranz7059 I'm trying to compose music for the piano, but I feel this lack of knowledge. Sometimes I can't find a chord, or e.g. can't make a rapid scale with the notes that fits the mood and harmony. Usually sounds like a garbage, so I have to change the notes randomly to get the sound I want.
But mostly I feel lack of ability to express myself, my emotions, feelings, to create some vibe.
Did he use species counterpoint?
im guessing he did not with those last words you read from the books beginning
My copy is on its way!
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