Embrace Your Musical Journey

Tonal music, the foundation of much contemporary music, revolves around triads and reflects a cultural interpretation of the harmonic series rooted in physics. Although it serves as a rich resource yielding countless musical possibilities, it has faced historical criticism, especially in educational settings. The transition from the tonal structures established by Bach through to the Romantic era introduced dissonance, leading to a complex evolution in music. As dissonance accumulated, composers began to experiment with music devoid of a tonal center, birthing innovative methods of organization such as serialism, pioneered by Schoenberg. This approach emphasized preordained sequences of tones and a systematic interpretation of music that disconnects from traditional emotional expression. This transformation into an abstract musical language marked a significant shift in the 20th century, fostering a culture of increasingly complex and abstract compositions.