Chromatic Function Analysis. An instrument for function analysis, improvisation and composition

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to create a chromatic function analysis which can help to guide and give other viewpoints to harmonic relations and to be an instrument for supporting me in my artistic process of improvisation and composition. The new model is based mostly on Riemann analysis but I have in addition incorporated different theorists, Söderholm, Ingelf, Levy and Jersild, adaptations of Riemann analysis. The new model is evaluated using different classical pieces. It is as well applied to two poems by Edith Södergran and one fuge, all composed by me. Looking at my compositions the experience was that I felt more confident in my way of making music. With this confidence I dared to go further with my music and to express myself more. The chromatic function analysis instrument supports and enforces my artistic process in the arts of composition.