

113: Thomas Christensen
6 snips Jan 18, 2021
Professor Thomas Christensen, a music theory scholar, discusses the history and significance of thorough bass in music composition and training. He challenges the perception of Rameau as solely a fundamental bass advocate and explores his practicality. The podcast also explores the origins of court invertibility in music theory, the need for a system to categorize new harmonies, and the life and work of Francois Joseph Fettisse. The criticism of Roman numerals in music is explored, and Professor Christensen's latest book on tonality is discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Significance of Thorough Bass in Music Composition and Training
01:42 • 12min
Rameau: Beyond Fundamental Bass
13:40 • 11min
Origins and Development of Court Invertibility in Music Theory
24:56 • 2min
Categorizing New Harmonies and Chords
27:04 • 11min
The Life and Work of Francois Joseph Fettisse
38:20 • 11min
Comparing Roman Numerals and Thoroughbase in Music
49:02 • 20min
Exploring the Work and Future Projects of a Prominent Music Scholar
01:08:43 • 3min