Phase 1: History
4. Classical: The Symphonic Influence
4. Classical: The Symphonic Influence
Summary:
• A look at Sor's Minuet op. 22
• Guitarists of Sor's time were immersed in orchestral genres (symphonies, operas, concertos, etc.)
The Symphony:
• A multi-movement work for orchestra
• Generally had this formal outline, with the Minuet included as the 3rd movement
1. Allegro (Sonata Form: exposition, development, recapitulation)
2. Adagio
3. Minuet and Trio
4. Scherzo (Rondo: ABACA)
The Minuet and Trio
• An elegant and graceful dance in triple time
• The Trio was traditionally played by three instruments, hence the name
Orchestral Guitar Playing
• 18th-19th century guitarists constantly used effects to emulate an orchestra
• There were 5 plucking regions
• They could change plucking regions one measure at a time
• Plucking regions and dynamics go hand-in-hand
- Louder = towards the bridge
- Softer = towards the fretboard
• A look at Sor's Minuet op. 22
• Guitarists of Sor's time were immersed in orchestral genres (symphonies, operas, concertos, etc.)
The Symphony:
• A multi-movement work for orchestra
• Generally had this formal outline, with the Minuet included as the 3rd movement
1. Allegro (Sonata Form: exposition, development, recapitulation)
2. Adagio
3. Minuet and Trio
4. Scherzo (Rondo: ABACA)
The Minuet and Trio
• An elegant and graceful dance in triple time
• The Trio was traditionally played by three instruments, hence the name
Orchestral Guitar Playing
• 18th-19th century guitarists constantly used effects to emulate an orchestra
• There were 5 plucking regions
• They could change plucking regions one measure at a time
• Plucking regions and dynamics go hand-in-hand
- Louder = towards the bridge
- Softer = towards the fretboard
Action Points:
Listen to the Minuet and Trio by Mozart below
1. Share your thoughts about the structure and character of this Minuet and Trio:
- What sort of orchestrations are used?
- Do you detect changes of key? If so, what effect do those changes have on the character of the music?
Listen to the Minuet and Trio by Mozart below
1. Share your thoughts about the structure and character of this Minuet and Trio:
- What sort of orchestrations are used?
- Do you detect changes of key? If so, what effect do those changes have on the character of the music?
Study and record Sor's Minuet
1. Study the harmony of the Minuet and Trio. What implications do the different tonal regions have on your interpretation?
2. How would you orchestrate the piece? Write a brief description and try to specifically describe what musical features informed your choices. Use the orchestrations from Mozart's Minuet as a guide.
3. Read the information below from my book ‘Play Like a 19th Century Guitarist: Tone and Dynamics’. How would you apply that information to the Minuet?
1. Study the harmony of the Minuet and Trio. What implications do the different tonal regions have on your interpretation?
2. How would you orchestrate the piece? Write a brief description and try to specifically describe what musical features informed your choices. Use the orchestrations from Mozart's Minuet as a guide.
3. Read the information below from my book ‘Play Like a 19th Century Guitarist: Tone and Dynamics’. How would you apply that information to the Minuet?
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