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How can I tell if the edition of my music score is reliable? - piano

"Urtext" (German for "original text") editions are generally the closest to the composer's intentions. Since centuries have passed, sometimes it is difficult to tell whether an Urtext edi...
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What is the tonality and harmony of Chopin's 'Raindrop' Prelude No.15 Op.28?

Tonality: Tonic key: Db major in Section A. Modulation to C# minor, the enharmonic tonic minor, in Section B. Repeat of Section A, Db major. Harmony: Mainly diatonic, with some/occasional chromaticism Use of...
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What is the circle of fifths?

The Circle of Fifths is a harmonic system which uses the interval of a 5th, i.e. C to G to help us identify keys and other important musical factors. The Circle of Fifths can be laid out in many ways but thi...
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Describe what is meant by the following musical textures: 1) homophonic, 2) polyphonic, 3) call and response.

Homophonic texture is when the music sounds 'as one', such as block chords, where all instruments change notes at the same time. Polyphonic means 'many sounds'. The instruments playing may all have different...
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What is a chord?

A chord is a group of notes played at the same time.
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