Schenker (mathematician)

Heinrich Schenker was a theoretician known for developing a comprehensive approach to analyzing music, especially classical compositions. His method, called Schenkerian analysis, seeks to reveal the underlying structure and coherence of a piece by examining how its main musical ideas unfold across different levels of complexity. Think of it as uncovering the "blueprint" beneath the surface, allowing listeners and musicians to understand how simple, fundamental components build up to the finished composition. Schenker's work has profoundly influenced music theory by providing tools to interpret and appreciate the deeper organization of music.