1. Linear Progressions and Prolongation
Linear Techniques
Linear Progressions and Prolongation

2. Linear Progressions Bach Organ Prelude in C
Describe how melodic and harmonic components work together

3. m. 4 also outlines the tonic triad, as a variation 8va
C major scale, m. 1 emphasizes tonic triad

4. 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

6. 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

7. 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.)

8. Mozart “Lison dormait” variations
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