Form and Analysis: The Composer's Perspective

Course
96 Lessons

Dive Deep into Music with Form and Analysis

What is Form and Analysis?

In this comprehensive course, we explore the intricate world of form and analysis. Learn how the form of a piece influences motives, duration, and compositional choices.

Who is this Course For?

This course is perfect for musicians who want to delve deeper into the structures that underpin music. Whether you’re a composer, performer, or music student, this course will enrich your understanding and appreciation of music.

Join us on this exciting journey and see your understanding of music transform!

Discover the Inner Workings of Form

Contents (In-Progress)

Additional Sessions Updated Weekly

Form Resumes June 9, 2025

Self-Guided Course Information

Preview

Recommended Materials

Chord Progressions.pdf

Theme Graphs

Harmony Review Part 1

Download the available files in preparation for today's session. The audio files are for use after the session.

Remember to find a few recordings of each piece you are analyzing and compare.

Form and Harmony Review – Part 1 (Updated 11-22-2024)

Form Intro and Harmony Review 1.pdf

Music for Analysis 1.pdf

Franz Schubert, Dance, Op. 9, No. 23, mm. 1-8.mp3

Mozart, Piano Sonata in Bb Major, K. 570, mvt. 3, mm. 1-4.mp3

Schumann, _Wilder Reiter_ from Album for the Young, mm. 1-4.mp3

Beethoven, Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 13, Mvt. 1, m.1.mp3

Handel, Chaccone in G Major, mm. 29-32.mp3

Harmony Review Part 2

Form Intro and Harmony Review – Part 2 (Updated 11-23-2024)

Harmony Review Part 2.pdf

Music for Analysis 1 (Answers).pdf

Music for Analysis 2.pdf

Bach, O Mensch.mp3

Hopkins, We Three Kings 1.mp3

Haydn, Piano Sonata.mp3

Schumann, Folk Song.mp3

Mozart, Piano Sonata in C.mp3

Harmony Review Part 3

Form Intro and Harmony Review – Part 3 Updated (11-23-2024)

Harmony Review - Part 3.pdf

Full Scores and Links

Music for Analysis 3.zip

Mozart, Piano Sonata in D Major, K. 284, mvt. 3.pdf

Mozart, String Quartet in D Minor, K. 421, mvt. 3, mm. 48-55.pdf

Schubert, Erlkönig

Harmony Review Part 4

Harmony Review - Part 4 (2025).mp4

Harmony Review - Part 4.pdf

Music for Analysis 4 Analyzed.zip

Mozart K 284 Analyzed.pdf

Mozart K 421 Analyzed.pdf

Harmony Review Part 5: Harmonic Rhythm

Harmony Review Part 5 Harmonic Rhythm 2.m4v

Sentence Structure Part 1

The Sentence – Part 1 (Updated 3-29-2025)

Sentence Structure Part 1.pdf

Music for Analysis 4.pdf

Sentence Structure Part 2

The Sentence – Part 2: Live Analysis (Updated 3-29-2025)

Sentence Structure Part 2.pdf

Sentence Structure Part 2 (Analyzed).pdf

Sentence Structure: Part 3

Sentence Structure Part 3 (Updated 3-29-2025)

Sentence Structure Part 3.pdf

The Period Part 1

Period Part 1 (Updated 3-29-2025)

Period Part 1.pdf

Music for Analysis 5.pdf

The Period Part 2

Music for Analysis 5 (Analyzed).pdf

The Period Part 3

Period Part 3 (Updated 4-2-2-25).mp4

Period Part 3.pdf

Hybrid Themes Part 1

Hybrid Themes Part 1 (Updated 4-2-2025)

Hybrid Themes Part 1.pdf

Hybrid Theme Reference Sheet.pdf

Hybrid Themes Part 2

Hybrid Themes Part 2 (Updated 4-2-2025)

Hybrid Themes Part 2.pdf

Hybrid Theme Part 2 Analysis 1.pdf

Haydn Piano Sonata in F Slow.mp3

Haydn Piano Sonata in F Fast.mp3

Hybrid Themes Part 3

Hybrid Themes Part 3 (Updated 04-2-2025).mp4

Hybrid Themes Part 3.pdf

UNIT 3: Deviations

Introduction to Unit 3

Watch Before You Go On!

Phrase Deviations

Phrase Deviations (Updated 4-8-2025)

Phrase Deviations.pdf

Cadential Deviations

Cadential Deviations (Updated 4-8-2025)

Cadential Deviations.pdf

Framing Functions

Framing Functions (Updated 4-8-2025)

Framing Functions.pdf

Compound Themes Part 1

Compound Themes Part 1 (Updated 11-22-24)

Compound Themes Part 1.pdf

Compound Themes Part 2

Compound Themes Part 2.pdf

Theme Recap

Theme Review Prep

Theme Review Part 1

Theme Review Part 2

Theme Review Part 1.pdf

Theme Review Part 2.pdf

Assignment.pdf

One-Part Forms Part 1

One-Part Forms Part 1.mp4

Bach Well-Tempered Analysis.jpg

One-Part Forms Part 2

One-Part Forms Part 2.mp4

Small Ternary Form Part 1

12 Small Ternary - Part 1.mp4

12 Small Ternary - Part 1.pdf

Standing on the Dominant.pdf

Small Ternary form Part 2

12 Small Ternary - Part 2.mp4

12 Small Ternary - Part 2.pdf

FORM-Sonata_F_minor_Opus_2_no_1.pdf

Small Binary Form Part 1

Small Binary Example 1.pdf

Small Binary Example 1.aiff

Small Binary Example 2 - Failed Consequent.pdf

Small Binary Example 2.aiff

13 Small Binary - Part 1.mp4

Minuet-Trio Forms

16 Minuet Trio.pdf

16 Minuet Trio.mp4

Slow-Movement Forms

17 Slow Movement Forms.pdf

Lecture 17 Slow-Movement Final.m4v