Harmony, History & Style
Unit 3 - Exercise 1
Schubert Impromptu No. 3 in G-Flat Major, Op. 90
We begin our Romantic analyses with one of Schubert’s most beloved piano works: the Impromptu in G-Flat Major, Op. 90 No. 3. This piece combines lyrical melody with unexpected harmonic turns, offering a perfect window into Schubert’s Romantic voice. Click here to download the score and take your time exploring. Play or listen to the piece, and note down passages that catch your ear — particularly where harmony, melody and form interact in surprising ways. These will become the heart of our discussions! Make a harmonic reduction on a separate sheet of manuscript Identify chords by...
