Piano Sonatas: the hybrid themes

Piano Sonatas: the hybrid themes

Some hybrid themes are more suitable for harmonic modulation than others. Understanding the full scope of themes we can find in the classical repertoire is fundamental when analysing classical piano sonatas. 

Piano Sonatas: the hybrid themes

The Hybrid themes offer us the chance to propel the musical impulse forward. So forward that we can even use them as platforms for strong musical modulation. Three out of the four hybrid musical theme types are fantastic options for musical modulation. These ones are:

1. Antecedent - continuation

2. CBI - consequent

3. CBI - continuation

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