Nikhil Hogan Show 126: Robert Gjerdingen
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May 12, 2021 The podcast features Robert Gjerdingen, an esteemed professor and author of the groundbreaking book 'Music in the Galant Style' and the excellent 'Child Composers in the Old Conservatories.' He discusses topics such as the influence of professors in music theory, the connection between music perception and cognition, the controversy surrounding their book, the origin and use of chord symbols, understanding language through context and cues, testing partamento in music education, and creativity in music.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Connection Between Music Perception and Cognition
03:55 • 3min
Fluency in Roman Numerals and Function Theory and its Influence on Music Theory
07:03 • 2min
The Controversial Book and Recognition
08:41 • 24min
The Origin and Use of Chord Symbols
33:01 • 23min
Understanding Language through Context and Cues
56:13 • 8min
Testing and Grading Partamento in Music Education
01:04:28 • 10min
Creativity and Originality in Music
01:14:09 • 12min