Composition: Ludus Tonalis (Hindemith, Paul)
| Title | Ludus Tonalis |
| Alternative title | Studies in Counterpoint, Tonal Organisation & Piano Playing |
| Creators | Paul Hindemith (composer) |
| Opus | |
| Instrumentation | piano |
| Number of movements | 25 |
| Keys | — |
| Composed | 1942 |
| First published | 1943 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 3600 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Studies |
| Period | Modern |
| View on IMSLP |  |
| Code |  |
Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praeludium | — | — | — |
| Fuga prima in C: Slow | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Moderate, with energy | — | — | — |
| Fuga secunda in G: Gay | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Pastorale, moderate | — | — | — |
| Fuga tertia in F: Andante | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Scherzando | — | — | — |
| Fuga quarta in A: With energy | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Fast | — | — | — |
| Fuga quinta in E: Fast | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Moderate | — | — | — |
| Fuga sexta in E | — | — | — |
| Interludium: March | — | — | — |
| Fuga septima in A | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Very broad | — | — | — |
| Fuga octava in D: With strength | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Very fast | — | — | — |
| Fuga nona in B | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Very quiet | — | — | — |
| Fuga decima in D | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Allegro pesante | — | — | — |
| Fuga undecima in B (Canon): Slow | — | — | — |
| Interludium: Valse | — | — | — |
| Fuga duodecima in F | — | — | — |
| Postludium: Solemn, broad | — | — | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| view | Selections (Nos.1, 25) | orchestra | Charles Anthony Johnson |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| view | Complete | — | Associated Music Publishers | 1943 | Complete Score · view |
| view | Complete | — | Schott | 1943 | Complete Score · view 22. Fuga undecima in B (Canon): Slow (Early Version) · view |
| view | Selections (Nos.1, 25) | Arrangement for orchestra |
Charles Anthony Johnson | 2022 | Complete Score · view Piccolo, Flute 1, 2 · view Oboe 1, 2 · view Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet (B) · view Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon · view Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) · view Trumpet 1, 2 (B) · view Trombone 1, 2, Bass Trombone, Tuba · view Harp · view Violins I · view Violins II · view Violas · view Cellos · view Basses · view |
Recordings/Performances
(No recordings)
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