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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Schubert Piano Sonata in B - Carmen White


The Schubert Piano Sonata D575, IV. Allegro Giusto begins in B major. The first modulation occurs in measure 14 pickups to 15, where it modulates to D major (distant key). The modulation happens by way of chromatic mediant use. 
The second modulation occurs in measure 29, where it goes from D major back to the original B major for a restatement of the first musical idea. This is also a chromatic mediant modulation. 
The third modulation in 51 where it goes from BM to F#M (closely related). It modulates by using a diatonic pivot chord. The chord is a V chord in B major going to a F#M I chord. 
The fourth modulation occurs in measure 67, where it goes from F#M to its parallel minor, f#m. 
There is another modulation, but I'm confused on where it goes back to. Sounds like A major to F# major to complete the excerpt

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