are there piano pieces where the hands play in different keys?
Do you know music for piano where the two hands don't have to play in the same key?
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Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
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Do you know music for piano where the two hands don't have to play in the same key?
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asked Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
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I've heard people play that way, but don't think it was written as such...
– Tim
Jan 24 at 14:57
I was tempted to add a trivia tag, since I can recognize no practical impact of the question, but there seems to be none.
– guidot
Jan 24 at 22:26
@guidot I think a question asking about the existence of polytonality is a little more than "trivia", considering it has sparked an entire movement of contemporary composing...
– TreFox
Jan 25 at 1:25
@TreFox: I would agree more, if the question contained at least a hint of a level beyond trivia. Note that it is a closed question, where a simple yes would be a valid answer.
– guidot
Jan 25 at 8:19
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Do you know music for piano where the two hands don't have to play in the same key?
composition harmony composers
asked Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
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Do you know music for piano where the two hands don't have to play in the same key?
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composition harmony composers
asked Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
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asked Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
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asked Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
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asked Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
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asked Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
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I've heard people play that way, but don't think it was written as such...
– Tim
Jan 24 at 14:57
I was tempted to add a trivia tag, since I can recognize no practical impact of the question, but there seems to be none.
– guidot
Jan 24 at 22:26
@guidot I think a question asking about the existence of polytonality is a little more than "trivia", considering it has sparked an entire movement of contemporary composing...
– TreFox
Jan 25 at 1:25
@TreFox: I would agree more, if the question contained at least a hint of a level beyond trivia. Note that it is a closed question, where a simple yes would be a valid answer.
– guidot
Jan 25 at 8:19
add a comment |
9
I've heard people play that way, but don't think it was written as such...
– Tim
Jan 24 at 14:57
I was tempted to add a trivia tag, since I can recognize no practical impact of the question, but there seems to be none.
– guidot
Jan 24 at 22:26
@guidot I think a question asking about the existence of polytonality is a little more than "trivia", considering it has sparked an entire movement of contemporary composing...
– TreFox
Jan 25 at 1:25
@TreFox: I would agree more, if the question contained at least a hint of a level beyond trivia. Note that it is a closed question, where a simple yes would be a valid answer.
– guidot
Jan 25 at 8:19
9
9
I've heard people play that way, but don't think it was written as such...
– Tim
Jan 24 at 14:57
I've heard people play that way, but don't think it was written as such...
– Tim
Jan 24 at 14:57
I was tempted to add a trivia tag, since I can recognize no practical impact of the question, but there seems to be none.
– guidot
Jan 24 at 22:26
I was tempted to add a trivia tag, since I can recognize no practical impact of the question, but there seems to be none.
– guidot
Jan 24 at 22:26
@guidot I think a question asking about the existence of polytonality is a little more than "trivia", considering it has sparked an entire movement of contemporary composing...
– TreFox
Jan 25 at 1:25
@guidot I think a question asking about the existence of polytonality is a little more than "trivia", considering it has sparked an entire movement of contemporary composing...
– TreFox
Jan 25 at 1:25
@TreFox: I would agree more, if the question contained at least a hint of a level beyond trivia. Note that it is a closed question, where a simple yes would be a valid answer.
– guidot
Jan 25 at 8:19
@TreFox: I would agree more, if the question contained at least a hint of a level beyond trivia. Note that it is a closed question, where a simple yes would be a valid answer.
– guidot
Jan 25 at 8:19
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Yes.
The term for such music is polytonality.
Keep in mind that polytonality may not necessarily apply to the entire composition. It would not be un-common for a composition to have only parts which are polytonal.
Many polytonal works will be from the early 20th century. You will see some of the composer names in the wiki article: Stravinsky, Bartok, Milhaud, Ives, etc.
Here is one the cited examples from Milhaud: Copacabana. Right hand is in B major and the left hand is G major.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Each part separately is pretty clear and simple (diatonic within their respective tonalities.)
- The listener should be able to hear each part is in a separate key. From examples I have seen, that separation is largely contingent on the clarity of the separate parts. You should need to strain to hear the two keys.
- Some counterpoint/rhythmic contrast between parts will help with perceiving the separation.
- A large tonal contrast help with separation. The difference between
G(one sharp) andB(5 sharps) is 4 accidentals. That's a pretty large contrast of tones. It's hard forGto be confused withB. But, compareCandFmajor. The difference is only 1 flat. When combining those two keys the results could sound like extended harmonies of 9th or 11th chords, or perhaps aCtonic with a variable natural^7orb^7scale degree. A similar point could be made about blues tonality. It isn't polytonal, it's a idiomatic blending of major and minor and 'blue' notes, but clearly there is only one tonic.
That's probably the essential point with polytonality: you really need to hear two (or more?) simultaneous tonics.
answered Jan 24 at 16:27
Michael CurtisMichael Curtis
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There is polytonality (or maybe polymodality according to you reference) even in popular music. This song was a summer hit here in Brazil last year: youtube.com/watch?v=lYxcW8jtFw0. Melody is in Ab major, and harmony in Ab minor.
– coconochao
Jan 24 at 17:53
1
FWIW, I have sometimes played with taking a given piece of music - like a classical piece with simple alberti bass or a familiar song like Jingle Bells - and just transpose one of the hands to hear a "polytonal" rendition. Kinda silly, kinda fun.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:54
2
@coconochao - modal mixture is a little semantic as far as polytonality is concerned.
– jjmusicnotes
Jan 24 at 19:55
2
At sound checks, I like to play 'The Entertainer' r.h. in original C, l.h. in C#. It works - in a weird way. And if anyone comments, I ask if the piano's been tuned lately..!
– Tim
Jan 24 at 19:58
Do you know the story about Charles Ives' father who was a band leader? He would have two marching bands play in different keys. Apparently an influence on the son's crazy music.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 20:12
|
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Bela Bartok Mikrokosmos Vol. IV
99) cm / am
101) am / Ebm
103) B / am
105) em / c#m (both pentatonic)
There are some others: It's obvious that two hands play in different keys, even it is not signed as such.
But the title will say it clear.
answered Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
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Surprised that there's been no mention of the Blues, where often the left hand (accompaniment) is played in a major key, while the right hand is played, in a fashion, in the parallel minor, more or less, with the addition of a tritonal b5, putting it into maybe an unknown key.
answered Jan 24 at 19:42
TimTim
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I just made an edit to my post, re. blues. In the strict academic sense it's not polytonal. There aren't two tonics simultaneously.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:49
@MichaelCurtis - OP's question asks - different keys.
– Tim
Jan 24 at 20:44
up vote for mentioning the blues! I always thought improvising in G above E or C above A was my invention ;)
– Albrecht Hügli
Jan 24 at 21:30
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Yes.
The term for such music is polytonality.
Keep in mind that polytonality may not necessarily apply to the entire composition. It would not be un-common for a composition to have only parts which are polytonal.
Many polytonal works will be from the early 20th century. You will see some of the composer names in the wiki article: Stravinsky, Bartok, Milhaud, Ives, etc.
Here is one the cited examples from Milhaud: Copacabana. Right hand is in B major and the left hand is G major.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Each part separately is pretty clear and simple (diatonic within their respective tonalities.)
- The listener should be able to hear each part is in a separate key. From examples I have seen, that separation is largely contingent on the clarity of the separate parts. You should need to strain to hear the two keys.
- Some counterpoint/rhythmic contrast between parts will help with perceiving the separation.
- A large tonal contrast help with separation. The difference between
G(one sharp) andB(5 sharps) is 4 accidentals. That's a pretty large contrast of tones. It's hard forGto be confused withB. But, compareCandFmajor. The difference is only 1 flat. When combining those two keys the results could sound like extended harmonies of 9th or 11th chords, or perhaps aCtonic with a variable natural^7orb^7scale degree. A similar point could be made about blues tonality. It isn't polytonal, it's a idiomatic blending of major and minor and 'blue' notes, but clearly there is only one tonic.
That's probably the essential point with polytonality: you really need to hear two (or more?) simultaneous tonics.
answered Jan 24 at 16:27
Michael CurtisMichael Curtis
8,524532
1
There is polytonality (or maybe polymodality according to you reference) even in popular music. This song was a summer hit here in Brazil last year: youtube.com/watch?v=lYxcW8jtFw0. Melody is in Ab major, and harmony in Ab minor.
– coconochao
Jan 24 at 17:53
1
FWIW, I have sometimes played with taking a given piece of music - like a classical piece with simple alberti bass or a familiar song like Jingle Bells - and just transpose one of the hands to hear a "polytonal" rendition. Kinda silly, kinda fun.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:54
2
@coconochao - modal mixture is a little semantic as far as polytonality is concerned.
– jjmusicnotes
Jan 24 at 19:55
2
At sound checks, I like to play 'The Entertainer' r.h. in original C, l.h. in C#. It works - in a weird way. And if anyone comments, I ask if the piano's been tuned lately..!
– Tim
Jan 24 at 19:58
Do you know the story about Charles Ives' father who was a band leader? He would have two marching bands play in different keys. Apparently an influence on the son's crazy music.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 20:12
|
show 2 more comments
Yes.
The term for such music is polytonality.
Keep in mind that polytonality may not necessarily apply to the entire composition. It would not be un-common for a composition to have only parts which are polytonal.
Many polytonal works will be from the early 20th century. You will see some of the composer names in the wiki article: Stravinsky, Bartok, Milhaud, Ives, etc.
Here is one the cited examples from Milhaud: Copacabana. Right hand is in B major and the left hand is G major.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Each part separately is pretty clear and simple (diatonic within their respective tonalities.)
- The listener should be able to hear each part is in a separate key. From examples I have seen, that separation is largely contingent on the clarity of the separate parts. You should need to strain to hear the two keys.
- Some counterpoint/rhythmic contrast between parts will help with perceiving the separation.
- A large tonal contrast help with separation. The difference between
G(one sharp) andB(5 sharps) is 4 accidentals. That's a pretty large contrast of tones. It's hard forGto be confused withB. But, compareCandFmajor. The difference is only 1 flat. When combining those two keys the results could sound like extended harmonies of 9th or 11th chords, or perhaps aCtonic with a variable natural^7orb^7scale degree. A similar point could be made about blues tonality. It isn't polytonal, it's a idiomatic blending of major and minor and 'blue' notes, but clearly there is only one tonic.
That's probably the essential point with polytonality: you really need to hear two (or more?) simultaneous tonics.
answered Jan 24 at 16:27
Michael CurtisMichael Curtis
8,524532
1
There is polytonality (or maybe polymodality according to you reference) even in popular music. This song was a summer hit here in Brazil last year: youtube.com/watch?v=lYxcW8jtFw0. Melody is in Ab major, and harmony in Ab minor.
– coconochao
Jan 24 at 17:53
1
FWIW, I have sometimes played with taking a given piece of music - like a classical piece with simple alberti bass or a familiar song like Jingle Bells - and just transpose one of the hands to hear a "polytonal" rendition. Kinda silly, kinda fun.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:54
2
@coconochao - modal mixture is a little semantic as far as polytonality is concerned.
– jjmusicnotes
Jan 24 at 19:55
2
At sound checks, I like to play 'The Entertainer' r.h. in original C, l.h. in C#. It works - in a weird way. And if anyone comments, I ask if the piano's been tuned lately..!
– Tim
Jan 24 at 19:58
Do you know the story about Charles Ives' father who was a band leader? He would have two marching bands play in different keys. Apparently an influence on the son's crazy music.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 20:12
|
show 2 more comments
Yes.
The term for such music is polytonality.
Keep in mind that polytonality may not necessarily apply to the entire composition. It would not be un-common for a composition to have only parts which are polytonal.
Many polytonal works will be from the early 20th century. You will see some of the composer names in the wiki article: Stravinsky, Bartok, Milhaud, Ives, etc.
Here is one the cited examples from Milhaud: Copacabana. Right hand is in B major and the left hand is G major.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Each part separately is pretty clear and simple (diatonic within their respective tonalities.)
- The listener should be able to hear each part is in a separate key. From examples I have seen, that separation is largely contingent on the clarity of the separate parts. You should need to strain to hear the two keys.
- Some counterpoint/rhythmic contrast between parts will help with perceiving the separation.
- A large tonal contrast help with separation. The difference between
G(one sharp) andB(5 sharps) is 4 accidentals. That's a pretty large contrast of tones. It's hard forGto be confused withB. But, compareCandFmajor. The difference is only 1 flat. When combining those two keys the results could sound like extended harmonies of 9th or 11th chords, or perhaps aCtonic with a variable natural^7orb^7scale degree. A similar point could be made about blues tonality. It isn't polytonal, it's a idiomatic blending of major and minor and 'blue' notes, but clearly there is only one tonic.
That's probably the essential point with polytonality: you really need to hear two (or more?) simultaneous tonics.
answered Jan 24 at 16:27
Michael CurtisMichael Curtis
8,524532
Yes.
The term for such music is polytonality.
Keep in mind that polytonality may not necessarily apply to the entire composition. It would not be un-common for a composition to have only parts which are polytonal.
Many polytonal works will be from the early 20th century. You will see some of the composer names in the wiki article: Stravinsky, Bartok, Milhaud, Ives, etc.
Here is one the cited examples from Milhaud: Copacabana. Right hand is in B major and the left hand is G major.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Each part separately is pretty clear and simple (diatonic within their respective tonalities.)
- The listener should be able to hear each part is in a separate key. From examples I have seen, that separation is largely contingent on the clarity of the separate parts. You should need to strain to hear the two keys.
- Some counterpoint/rhythmic contrast between parts will help with perceiving the separation.
- A large tonal contrast help with separation. The difference between
G(one sharp) andB(5 sharps) is 4 accidentals. That's a pretty large contrast of tones. It's hard forGto be confused withB. But, compareCandFmajor. The difference is only 1 flat. When combining those two keys the results could sound like extended harmonies of 9th or 11th chords, or perhaps aCtonic with a variable natural^7orb^7scale degree. A similar point could be made about blues tonality. It isn't polytonal, it's a idiomatic blending of major and minor and 'blue' notes, but clearly there is only one tonic.
That's probably the essential point with polytonality: you really need to hear two (or more?) simultaneous tonics.
answered Jan 24 at 16:27
Michael CurtisMichael Curtis
8,524532
edited Jan 24 at 21:56
answered Jan 24 at 16:27
Michael CurtisMichael Curtis
8,524532
answered Jan 24 at 16:27
Michael CurtisMichael Curtis
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answered Jan 24 at 16:27
Michael CurtisMichael Curtis
8,524532
8,524532
1
There is polytonality (or maybe polymodality according to you reference) even in popular music. This song was a summer hit here in Brazil last year: youtube.com/watch?v=lYxcW8jtFw0. Melody is in Ab major, and harmony in Ab minor.
– coconochao
Jan 24 at 17:53
1
FWIW, I have sometimes played with taking a given piece of music - like a classical piece with simple alberti bass or a familiar song like Jingle Bells - and just transpose one of the hands to hear a "polytonal" rendition. Kinda silly, kinda fun.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:54
2
@coconochao - modal mixture is a little semantic as far as polytonality is concerned.
– jjmusicnotes
Jan 24 at 19:55
2
At sound checks, I like to play 'The Entertainer' r.h. in original C, l.h. in C#. It works - in a weird way. And if anyone comments, I ask if the piano's been tuned lately..!
– Tim
Jan 24 at 19:58
Do you know the story about Charles Ives' father who was a band leader? He would have two marching bands play in different keys. Apparently an influence on the son's crazy music.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 20:12
|
show 2 more comments
1
There is polytonality (or maybe polymodality according to you reference) even in popular music. This song was a summer hit here in Brazil last year: youtube.com/watch?v=lYxcW8jtFw0. Melody is in Ab major, and harmony in Ab minor.
– coconochao
Jan 24 at 17:53
1
FWIW, I have sometimes played with taking a given piece of music - like a classical piece with simple alberti bass or a familiar song like Jingle Bells - and just transpose one of the hands to hear a "polytonal" rendition. Kinda silly, kinda fun.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:54
2
@coconochao - modal mixture is a little semantic as far as polytonality is concerned.
– jjmusicnotes
Jan 24 at 19:55
2
At sound checks, I like to play 'The Entertainer' r.h. in original C, l.h. in C#. It works - in a weird way. And if anyone comments, I ask if the piano's been tuned lately..!
– Tim
Jan 24 at 19:58
Do you know the story about Charles Ives' father who was a band leader? He would have two marching bands play in different keys. Apparently an influence on the son's crazy music.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 20:12
1
1
There is polytonality (or maybe polymodality according to you reference) even in popular music. This song was a summer hit here in Brazil last year: youtube.com/watch?v=lYxcW8jtFw0. Melody is in Ab major, and harmony in Ab minor.
– coconochao
Jan 24 at 17:53
There is polytonality (or maybe polymodality according to you reference) even in popular music. This song was a summer hit here in Brazil last year: youtube.com/watch?v=lYxcW8jtFw0. Melody is in Ab major, and harmony in Ab minor.
– coconochao
Jan 24 at 17:53
1
1
FWIW, I have sometimes played with taking a given piece of music - like a classical piece with simple alberti bass or a familiar song like Jingle Bells - and just transpose one of the hands to hear a "polytonal" rendition. Kinda silly, kinda fun.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:54
FWIW, I have sometimes played with taking a given piece of music - like a classical piece with simple alberti bass or a familiar song like Jingle Bells - and just transpose one of the hands to hear a "polytonal" rendition. Kinda silly, kinda fun.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:54
2
2
@coconochao - modal mixture is a little semantic as far as polytonality is concerned.
– jjmusicnotes
Jan 24 at 19:55
@coconochao - modal mixture is a little semantic as far as polytonality is concerned.
– jjmusicnotes
Jan 24 at 19:55
2
2
At sound checks, I like to play 'The Entertainer' r.h. in original C, l.h. in C#. It works - in a weird way. And if anyone comments, I ask if the piano's been tuned lately..!
– Tim
Jan 24 at 19:58
At sound checks, I like to play 'The Entertainer' r.h. in original C, l.h. in C#. It works - in a weird way. And if anyone comments, I ask if the piano's been tuned lately..!
– Tim
Jan 24 at 19:58
Do you know the story about Charles Ives' father who was a band leader? He would have two marching bands play in different keys. Apparently an influence on the son's crazy music.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 20:12
Do you know the story about Charles Ives' father who was a band leader? He would have two marching bands play in different keys. Apparently an influence on the son's crazy music.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 20:12
|
show 2 more comments
Bela Bartok Mikrokosmos Vol. IV
99) cm / am
101) am / Ebm
103) B / am
105) em / c#m (both pentatonic)
There are some others: It's obvious that two hands play in different keys, even it is not signed as such.
But the title will say it clear.
answered Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
2,508220
add a comment |
Bela Bartok Mikrokosmos Vol. IV
99) cm / am
101) am / Ebm
103) B / am
105) em / c#m (both pentatonic)
There are some others: It's obvious that two hands play in different keys, even it is not signed as such.
But the title will say it clear.
answered Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
2,508220
add a comment |
Bela Bartok Mikrokosmos Vol. IV
99) cm / am
101) am / Ebm
103) B / am
105) em / c#m (both pentatonic)
There are some others: It's obvious that two hands play in different keys, even it is not signed as such.
But the title will say it clear.
answered Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
2,508220
Bela Bartok Mikrokosmos Vol. IV
99) cm / am
101) am / Ebm
103) B / am
105) em / c#m (both pentatonic)
There are some others: It's obvious that two hands play in different keys, even it is not signed as such.
But the title will say it clear.
answered Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
2,508220
answered Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
2,508220
answered Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
2,508220
answered Jan 24 at 14:14
Albrecht HügliAlbrecht Hügli
2,508220
2,508220
add a comment |
add a comment |
Surprised that there's been no mention of the Blues, where often the left hand (accompaniment) is played in a major key, while the right hand is played, in a fashion, in the parallel minor, more or less, with the addition of a tritonal b5, putting it into maybe an unknown key.
answered Jan 24 at 19:42
TimTim
101k10104257
I just made an edit to my post, re. blues. In the strict academic sense it's not polytonal. There aren't two tonics simultaneously.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:49
@MichaelCurtis - OP's question asks - different keys.
– Tim
Jan 24 at 20:44
up vote for mentioning the blues! I always thought improvising in G above E or C above A was my invention ;)
– Albrecht Hügli
Jan 24 at 21:30
add a comment |
Surprised that there's been no mention of the Blues, where often the left hand (accompaniment) is played in a major key, while the right hand is played, in a fashion, in the parallel minor, more or less, with the addition of a tritonal b5, putting it into maybe an unknown key.
answered Jan 24 at 19:42
TimTim
101k10104257
I just made an edit to my post, re. blues. In the strict academic sense it's not polytonal. There aren't two tonics simultaneously.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:49
@MichaelCurtis - OP's question asks - different keys.
– Tim
Jan 24 at 20:44
up vote for mentioning the blues! I always thought improvising in G above E or C above A was my invention ;)
– Albrecht Hügli
Jan 24 at 21:30
add a comment |
Surprised that there's been no mention of the Blues, where often the left hand (accompaniment) is played in a major key, while the right hand is played, in a fashion, in the parallel minor, more or less, with the addition of a tritonal b5, putting it into maybe an unknown key.
answered Jan 24 at 19:42
TimTim
101k10104257
Surprised that there's been no mention of the Blues, where often the left hand (accompaniment) is played in a major key, while the right hand is played, in a fashion, in the parallel minor, more or less, with the addition of a tritonal b5, putting it into maybe an unknown key.
answered Jan 24 at 19:42
TimTim
101k10104257
answered Jan 24 at 19:42
TimTim
101k10104257
answered Jan 24 at 19:42
TimTim
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answered Jan 24 at 19:42
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I just made an edit to my post, re. blues. In the strict academic sense it's not polytonal. There aren't two tonics simultaneously.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:49
@MichaelCurtis - OP's question asks - different keys.
– Tim
Jan 24 at 20:44
up vote for mentioning the blues! I always thought improvising in G above E or C above A was my invention ;)
– Albrecht Hügli
Jan 24 at 21:30
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I just made an edit to my post, re. blues. In the strict academic sense it's not polytonal. There aren't two tonics simultaneously.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:49
@MichaelCurtis - OP's question asks - different keys.
– Tim
Jan 24 at 20:44
up vote for mentioning the blues! I always thought improvising in G above E or C above A was my invention ;)
– Albrecht Hügli
Jan 24 at 21:30
I just made an edit to my post, re. blues. In the strict academic sense it's not polytonal. There aren't two tonics simultaneously.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:49
I just made an edit to my post, re. blues. In the strict academic sense it's not polytonal. There aren't two tonics simultaneously.
– Michael Curtis
Jan 24 at 19:49
@MichaelCurtis - OP's question asks - different keys.
– Tim
Jan 24 at 20:44
@MichaelCurtis - OP's question asks - different keys.
– Tim
Jan 24 at 20:44
up vote for mentioning the blues! I always thought improvising in G above E or C above A was my invention ;)
– Albrecht Hügli
Jan 24 at 21:30
up vote for mentioning the blues! I always thought improvising in G above E or C above A was my invention ;)
– Albrecht Hügli
Jan 24 at 21:30
add a comment |
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I've heard people play that way, but don't think it was written as such...
– Tim
Jan 24 at 14:57
I was tempted to add a trivia tag, since I can recognize no practical impact of the question, but there seems to be none.
– guidot
Jan 24 at 22:26
@guidot I think a question asking about the existence of polytonality is a little more than "trivia", considering it has sparked an entire movement of contemporary composing...
– TreFox
Jan 25 at 1:25
@TreFox: I would agree more, if the question contained at least a hint of a level beyond trivia. Note that it is a closed question, where a simple yes would be a valid answer.
– guidot
Jan 25 at 8:19