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String Quartet No. 2, Op. 17 (Sz.67)

3 movements

Béla Bartók · 1915–17 · G minor · 897 bars · 1080 chords analysed

A string quartet — two violins, viola and cello — is often called a conversation between four friends. With only four voices, every chord is easy to see and hear, which makes quartets a wonderful way to study harmony.

Keys visited: G minor, B major, F♯ minor, D minor, C major, C minor, D♭ major, F major, B♭ major, G major, A minor, A major, F minor, D major, E minor, B♭ minor, E♭ major, B minor, A♭ major, F♯ major, A♭ minor, E♭ minor, C♯ minor, E major.