Chromatic Transformations in Nineteenth-Century Music

Cambridge Studies in Music Theory and Analysis

by David Kopp

David Kopp's book develops a model of chromatic chord relations in nineteenth-century music by composers such as Schubert, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms. The emphasis is on explaining chromatic third relations and the pivotal role they play in theory and practice. Drawing on tenets of nineteenth-century harmonic theory, contemporary transformation theory, and the author's own approach, the book presents a clear and elegant means for characterizing commonly acknowledged but loosely defined elements of chromatic harmony. The historical and theoretical argument is supplemented by many analytic examples.

Genres: Music

292 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 1998

About the author

As founding editor of Christian Parenting Today, David Kopp was the writer of the award-winning column “Inside View.” He also served as Bruce H. Wilkinson’s writing partner for The Prayer of Jabez and Secrets of the Vine.

Reviews

[Travis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kopp develops a fantastic system for labeling and analyzing nineteenth-century music. Carefully developed and researched, Kopp's work is a fantastic introduction to contemporary analysis. Highly recommended!