Is anyone able to give me a concise explanation of Schoenbergs developing variation technique and how to?
Developing variations is one of those terms that means exactly what it sounds like, the variations of a theme develop. Basically the variation of a theme preserve enough of the original that it is recognizable as relating back to the theme, but many other characteristics may change. What remains can be a single element of the music, a general rhythmic pattern, the pitches, or only the general contour of the melody. This concept is apparent in most of Schoenbergs work take Three piano pieces op. 11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrjg3jzP2… the themes are the simple ideas of a dotted rhythm ascending motion and the pitch content of a minor 7th and augmented chord. The variations vary the arrangement and structure of some elements while preserving others. The best way to understand the concept is take a few hours and study the score yourself. Pick a few short pieces, get scores and recordings and you’ll be able to fig
