Mastering the mechanics of Bach chorales through vocabulary reduction
This lecture from MIT’s Computational Music Theory and Analysis course provides a technical summary of vocabulary reduction and key analytical methods. It serves as essential preparation for students tackling complex musical structures and upcoming problem sets.
Presented by instructor Michael Scott Asato Cuthbert, the video covers the fundamental processes of vocabulary reduction and key analysis. These techniques are applied to the study of Bach chorales, offering a computational perspective on musical theory.
The session is part of the Spring 2023 iteration of MIT 21M.383, designed to equip learners with the analytical tools necessary for advanced musical computation and structural evaluation.
Source: Video 26a: Vocabulary Reduction
