Set Theory
This lesson is part of the Harmony category. |
Objectives[edit]
- Students will become familiar with the use and applications of set theory.
Resources[edit]
Readings[edit]
- Hutchinson, Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom
- Shaffer, Wharton (eds.), Open Music Theory
- Lavengood: Set Theory Quick Reference Sheet
- Music Theory for Musicians and Normal People:
- Kelley, Introduction to Post-Tonal Music Analysis:
Class Activities[edit]
- Discussion of set theory, including finding normal and prime form
- Harmonic set analysis of a piece of music
- Composition and improvisation using various chords which share the same prime form
Assignments[edit]
- Guided set analysis of a musical excerpt
Files[edit]
- Ito: Pitch Class Set Theory Assignments
- Set Theory Summary and Worksheet (Word | Pages | PDF)