The concepts of theorist, Heinrich Schenker, have in recent years won an ever increasing interest and following among American musicians and teachers and are strongly influencing curricula in universities and conservatories. Schenker's unique method of structural analysis, differentiating between harmonic and contrapuntal functions of chords is replacing the traditional methods of 'harmonic analysis' which is concerned mainly with the labeling of chords. 64 pgs.
