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Mathematically, 3/4 and 6/8 have the same numer of crotchets and quavers per bar. So why is 3/4 simple and 6/8 compound? Well, the difference is how you divide the bar. 3/4 has one strong beat, and will u...

"Urtext" (German for "original text") editions are generally the closest to the composer's intentions. Since centuries have passed, sometimes it is difficult to tell whether an Urtext ...

Tonality:
Tonic key: Db major in Section A. Modulation to C# minor, the enharmonic tonic minor, in Section B. Repeat of Section A, Db major.

Harmony:
Mainly diatonic, with some/occasion...

If you don't know who the composer of a piece is (e.g if you're hearing it but not looking at the sheet music), there are still plenty of clues and tips you can use that can help you get an idea of when i...

The Circle of Fifths is a harmonic system which uses the interval of a 5th, i.e. C to G to help us identify keys and other important musical factors. The Circle of Fifths can be laid out in many ways but ...