Thomas Christensen

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.

Bonnie Glaser, Jessica Chen Weiss, and Thomas Christensen discuss the role of credible assurances in effective deterrence. They emphasize the need for conditioning the threat of punishment and outline necessary actions for the US, China, and Taiwan. The podcast explores the challenges of providing credible assurances, balancing assurances and threats in Taiwan, and maintaining consistent actions and rhetoric.