Essays on Musicology

In Nocturne in D flat Major, Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) creates a complex work that consists of complicated harmonies and rhythmic motives. These two components are interwoven to build elaborate themes which lead to a melodic design that Chopin is known for. The piece has multiple key elements that combine to form this expressive work for…

The song I have chosen is Hell and Back by Kid Ink. Yes, it’s not a pop song you hear on the radio, it’s an R&B song. Have chosen this song not only because of its meaning but because of its musical components. Throughout my researching of this song I found that most songs of…

The vast majority of music classes in the Western world include studying “typical” instruments — the violin, piano, flute, and other standard instruments. Unfortunately, this usually comes at the cost of neglecting the study of lesser-known or lesser-played instruments, like bells, Thus, Kieffer’s and Starmer’s articles spark an apt discussion regarding the history and portrayal…

A comparative study of the use of the barqoue and modern flute in composition, with specific reference to V Sonata IV for flute and continuo by J.S Bach, and Sonata for flute and piano by HindemithThe baroque, or transverse flute is of great interest to me, mainly because of my own flute playing experience. Since…

Contrasting motives and different lines are the main themes in the second movement of Stravinsky´s “Three pieces for String quartet”. The movement divides into 5 different sections that all have different materials and tempos. The first section (bars 1-14) begins with repeated descending movements in all voices. The movement goes down a semitone in I…