On The Pitch Organization Techniques Of Zhang Shuai’s “three Preludes” For Piano

Three Preludes-for Piano,composed by Zhang Shuai,an associate professor in Composition Department of Central Conservatory of Music in 1988,is a cycle comprising three preludes.The researches illustrate that although the themes of three preludes show their own characteristics and present respectively,the main structures of each interrelate.The author will analyze the pitch organization,tonality,music structure,etc.to study the composition philosophy and mentality of Zhang Shuai.The introduction elaborates the music form and style of Three Preludes-for Piano and the overview of it,as well as status and influence among contemporary music masterpieces.Chapter One introduces the detailed background information about Three Preludes-for Piano and composer Zhang Shuai.Chapter Two,Three,and Four analyze the music structure,chord rhyme,chord structure,tonality layout,part holding,chord tension,cadence,etc.in detail.Chapter Five summaries the similarities and differences on music structure,pitch,and rhyme.