Rethinking the foundations of music theory through computational analysis and chord inversions
In short: This MIT lecture explores the complexities of chord theory, specifically focusing on inversions, Roman numeral analysis, and the challenges of identifying roots in 13th chords. It provides a rigorous look at foundational music concepts through a computational lens.
Part of the Spring 2023 course Computational Music Theory and Analysis (21M.383) taught by Michael Scott Asato Cuthbert, this session examines the limitations of traditional chord conceptions. It challenges students to move beyond basic definitions by investigating how music theory frameworks, such as Roman numeral notation, handle more complex harmonic structures.
The lecture specifically addresses the ambiguity inherent in identifying roots within 13th chords, a common hurdle in advanced music theory. By analyzing these structures, the course highlights how computational approaches can clarify or complicate our understanding of musical harmony.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Video 22a: Chord Review and 13 Chords: Some Problems with Roots
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