OLD SPEC - AOS1: Western Classical Music 1600-1899

BAROQUE (1600-1750)


Powerpoints on Handel's 'And the Glory of the Lord' from Messiah:

MR TIGHTS revision sheet on Handel's 'And the Glory of the Lord' from Messiah:

CLASSICAL (1750-1820)

Powerpoint on Mozart's 'Symphony No.40':

MR TIGHTS revision sheet on Mozart's 'Symphony No.40':

ROMANTIC (1820-1910)

Powerpoint on Chopin's 'Prelude No.15':

MR TIGHTS revision sheet on Chopin's 'Prelude No.15':

Find the annotated scores below
Remember the colour-coding, if you wish to continue this:

BLACK = Structure

BLUE = Tonality/Harmony (keys, chords, cadences, suspension)

GREEN = Melody (the different ideas)

RED = Texture (Homophonic, imitation, counterpoint/polyphony, 2-part...)

PURPLE = Compositional Techniques (sequence, bass part; pedals)

ORANGE = other (rhythm...)

Handel:

Mozart: