Jones, Scott Lakin

Webern, Anton

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1987
Variations on a Theme by Webern : for Solo Guitar
Scott Lakin Jones
Anton Webern
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Notes on Variations on a theme by Webern 
Row: 0 3 4 1 2 5 6 9 10 7 8 11 
Order numbers 1 and 3 in Webern I s row (the row used in his Variations 
for Orchestra, op. 30) are rotated to create the row used in this composition. 
This preserves hexachordal pc content and syrnmety, but alters the musical 
character of the row. 
Measures are incorrectly labeled in the score. The first measure= m.O (sixth 
measure = m. ) 
Guitar music sounds an octave lower than written except harmonics (r )which 
SGund as written. 
Theme (m.0-9): Tetrachords presented linearly, moving through To, RT ' ToI, RToI.o 
Var. I (m.lO-17): Harmonic structure of second To tetrachord (m.6) is used as 
the basis for unfolding the tetrachords of the following sequence: 
VaT. II (m.18-27): Tetrachords subdivided into dyads. Tetrachords I and III 
emphasize interval 1 and 2 (and inversion), tetrachord II emphasizes interval 3. 
Alternation of these differing harmonic areas creates tension and release. 
Sequence: To1 T$'I T,01 T.J I TrI 
RTo1 RT1I RT~1 RT~I RT~I 
Var. III (m.28-3S): Row forms used melodically in free counterpoint. 

Cammon tones are frequent and are usually repeated in close temporal proximity 

and in the same register. Centers of symmetry (A and EP) are distinguished by 

repetitions an octave apart, but are otherwise not exploited. Sequence: 

~~ T~ T~ 
~~I RT~ RT,I 
Var. IV (m.36-43): Retrograde of theme. Harmonic aspects of tetrachords is 
emphasized. 
All row sequences used in this composition are modifications of sequences found 
in Webern's Variations for Orchestra op. 30 . 
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