Counterpoint

Features + Benefits

• NEW - Reorganizes key areas throughout the text. Pg.___

• NEW - Features Self-Tests in eleven chapters to both challenge and reinforce readers' understanding of the chapter content. Pg.___

• NEW - Presents the narrative in a larger print format to ease and enhance readability. Pg.___

• Guides readers through a sound instructional method, employing the following types of activities...

  • Analysis-based on a study of contrapuntal music of the Baroque period, with emphasis on the techniques and forms involved. Pg.___

  • Writing-first of exercises using a free species approach, then of music involving the forms or techniques studied (e.g. canons, inventions, figures, chorale preludes, and passacaglias). Pg.___

  • Uses a modified species approach-"species" in the sense that basic rhythmic ratios are specified at first, "modified" in that whole-note cantus firmi have been replaced by melodies that are metrically organized and often carry strong harmonic implications. Pg.___

• Retains the logical organization, clear presentation, and comprehensive content of previous editions. Pg.___

• Focuses on 18th century style, since it underlies the music that is most familiar to today's students. Pg.___

• Contains chapters on writing two and three voice pieces. Pg.___

• Includes discussion of trio sonatas, dance suites, preludes, and contrapuntal variation forms. Pg.___

• Offers Suggested Assignments at the end of each chapter. Pg.___