Post-Tonal Theory: Pitch Class

The video introduces post-tonal music theory, highlighting its differences from tonal music. It explains the challenges and non-intuitive nature of post-tonal analysis, such as the concept of 1 - 3 = 10. Key definitions like octave equivalency and pitch class are discussed, emphasizing their importance in analysis. The video also covers spelling and enharmonic equivalence, noting that spelling is less critical in post-tonal music. Conventions and practical tips are provided to help understand and analyze post-tonal music effectively.

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