Music Question Thread

[Yoanarizkalla]

Hiii
Well I just started year 12 and I've been struggling with the whole analysing a song part of music, and honestly I am so worried as to how to do well in it, because I really do love music, and I am good in the performance aspect, but I just can't with aural. Could you please give me some advice on how to improve in aural

[jamonwindeyer]

Hiii
Well I just started year 12 and I've been struggling with the whole analysing a song part of music, and honestly I am so worried as to how to do well in it, because I really do love music, and I am good in the performance aspect, but I just can't with aural. Could you please give me some advice on how to improve in aural

Hey there! Aural analysis is definitely super challenging, that's why I wrote this guide on improving in that area of Music 1! It really does come down to a strong theoretical base though - How is your musical theory (concepts of music) knowledge?

[Jefferson]

Hi all,
In texture, is a single melody sung by a vocal along with drums providing rhythmic accompaniment still considered monophonic, since the drums does not provide chordal/harmonic accompaniment?
Thank you!

[angewina_naguen]

Hi all,
In texture, is a single melody sung by a vocal along with drums providing rhythmic accompaniment still considered monophonic, since the drums does not provide chordal/harmonic accompaniment?
Thank you!

Hey, Jefferson!

That's a really interesting question  We could spark some debate about this. I would perhaps still consider it homophonic because monophony refers to a single, melodic part without accompaniment. There are, in this instance, two layers so it ticks more of the criteria for homophony than monophony 

Analysing texture does not always have to be with a single term like "monophony" or "homophony" though; you could describe how those parts interact and how the layers are constructed in relation to one another. Diagrams are really helpful in conveying these ideas too and helping your marker visualise what you have observed. If anything, I think this is more effective in explaining how texture operates in the piece than using one word or another 

Angelina 

[Jefferson]

Hey, Jefferson!

That's a really interesting question  We could spark some debate about this. I would perhaps still consider it homophonic because monophony refers to a single, melodic part without accompaniment. There are, in this instance, two layers so it ticks more of the criteria for homophony and monophony 

Analysing texture does not always have to be with a single term like "monophony" or "homophony" though; you could describe how those parts interact and how the layers are constructed in relation to one another. Diagrams are really helpful in conveying these ideas too and helping your marker visualise what you have observed. If anything, I think this is more effective in explaining how texture operates in the piece than using one word or another 

Angelina 

Hi Angelina,
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! That makes a lot of sense.

Jefferson .

[Kombmail]

Guys quick question. When anysing Pachelbel’s canon in D, I started writing down the sections and ended up with a a b a.  But since it’s a ‘canon’ isn’t it technically one whole section ?

[Kombmail]

guys in the first one minute of moonlight sonata, would you say there is a binary form of a a' and b? or a throughout?

[katie,rinos]

guys in the first one minute of moonlight sonata, would you say there is a binary form of a a' and b? or a throughout?

I think I'd call it binary- a,b.

Hope this helps!

[Kombmail]

I think I'd call it binary- a,b.

Hope this helps!

Thanks!
P.s any tips on revising art music on the HSC?

[angewina_naguen]

Thanks!
P.s any tips on revising art music on the HSC?

Hey, Kombmail!

Try and construct a timeline with the periods in bold and then outline the key characteristics of music from that period underneath. This way, you can easily identify the concepts under exam conditions. I've got an example below 

Spoiler

Baroque Period (1600-1750)
Texture
- Counterpoint and polyphony common.
Dynamic and Expressive Techniques
- Terraced dynamics
- Ornamentation to decorate and elaborate melodies

I highly doubt they will ask about Western art music in the exam based on the patterns for previous years but great to see that you're looking at expanding your aural repertoire for study  Good luck!

Angelina 

[Kombmail]

Hey, Kombmail!

Try and construct a timeline with the periods in bold and then outline the key characteristics of music from that period underneath. This way, you can easily identify the concepts under exam conditions. I've got an example below 

Spoiler

Baroque Period (1600-1750)
Texture
- Counterpoint and polyphony common.
Dynamic and Expressive Techniques
- Terraced dynamics
- Ornamentation to decorate and elaborate melodies

I highly doubt they will ask about Western art music in the exam based on the patterns for previous years but great to see that you're looking at expanding your aural repertoire for study  Good luck!

Angelina 

Thanks! Ps my paper is a catholic one..

[Kombmail]

Can someone please help me with music theory:)
I really need help with music theory in terms of identifying certain sections and instruments and textural relationships but I really don't have a support network from any teachers for help tbh.

Is there any way I could get questions marked on here?

thanks,
Kombmail.

[katie,rinos]

Can someone please help me with music theory:)
I really need help with music theory in terms of identifying certain sections and instruments and textural relationships but I really don't have a support network from any teachers for help tbh.

Is there any way I could get questions marked on here?

thanks,
Kombmail.

Yeah, definitely post them here, (or in another thread) and I can try to get some feedback to you.

[Kombmail]

Yeah, definitely post them here, (or in another thread) and I can try to get some feedback to you.

Thanks:)
You've really helped me a lot with music:)
So this is the question: does this piece use Themes and Variations? https://youtu.be/qYEooPeyz5M

[Kombmail]

How would you structure an answer for this question?
How are dynamics and expressive techniques explored in this excerpt?
Jazz - you are my sunshine http://www.musicconcepts.com.au/scaffold/200604.html