Linear Progressions and Prolongation Linear Techniques Linear Progressions and Prolongation
Linear Progressions Bach Organ Prelude in C Describe how melodic and harmonic components work together
m. 4 also outlines the tonic triad, as a variation 8va C major scale, m. 1 emphasizes tonic triad
This line is an augmented version of the first 3 notes m. 2 reveals a stepwise line There are augmented versions of this passage in canon throughout
Mozart “Lison dormait” variations 3: Note the support of ˆ5-ˆ4-ˆ3 by 10s in bass 2: identify T, P and D Technique for analysis: 1. identify primary melodic tones 4: Theˆ5-ˆ4-ˆ3 is heard twice: mm. 2-4, and mm. 5-8, to conlcude the melodic line
Mozart “Lison dormait” variations The first line is known as a third-progression (3-prg.) The second is known as a fifth-progression (5-prg.)
Mozart “Lison dormait” variations We have overlaid this on the foreground