Debussy's Use of the Whole Tone Scale - Composer Insights

How Debussy makes use of the whole tone scale to achieve his signature evocative sound. We look through his Piano Prelude “Voiles”. The use of low dynamics, slow tempo and plenty of rhythmic space are just three of the ingredients employed by Debussy to create the intended atmosphere, with three thematic ideas constructed, contrasted and combined to provide structure and variety. The underpinning thread that unites the whole piece is the use of the whole tone scale. The two transpositions of the whole tone scale are explored as well as how Debussy uses the whole tone scale in “Voiles” melodically and harmonically.

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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to Debussy's use of the whole tone scale
3:13 - Playing the piece
4:57 - The whole tone scale
8:41 - Analysing the piece
16:28 - Conclusion

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