Brahms transforms this chordal music into one of the most exciting and thrilling symphonic climaxes of the 19th century.

Through analysis, you learn the way to hear a piece of music. Musical example is transition harmony of first movement of Beethoven’s 7th.

The purpose of this kind of analysis is to aid in the search for how the musical structures impact us, and then to go for it.

The larger structures of tonal music have at its core a much simpler and more basic harmonic skeleton. Musical example is transition harmony of first movement of Beethoven’s 6th.

Modulations are central to the art of tonal music. This article can get you started.

Key relations are among the most powerful means of expression in music.

Whether you're a songwriter, a classical musician, or an electronic musician, studying the chorales of Bach will develop your harmonic creativity towards mastery.