“about Music” - programme 30

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In the 30th programme in the series “about Music” today, we are going to look at melody, also casually referred to as “tunes”. Then we go further with Phrases and Phrasing, which refers to the grouping of notes within a melody. We explore in depth the set of Variations from Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, with a view to understanding and recognizing modulation to the Dominant key. Please join me!
23 Nov 2023 English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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