Approaches to the Hegelian Dialectic in Bach's Chorales

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The book delves into the intricate tonal relationships in Bach's chorales, particularly in major tonality. It explores a dialectical process where tonal conflicts arise between the tonic and dominant in introductory phrases, leading to a resolution in the developed section known as the Argumentative Tonal Transition. This section showcases how conflicting keys present their tonal arguments before returning to the initial key. The analysis highlights Bach's challenges due to the cantus firmus's origins, which sometimes complicate tonal processes, requiring nuanced compositional decisions for effective resolution.