A Practical Approach to 18th Century Counterpoint
A Practical Approach to 18th Century Counterpoint

Author: Robert Gauldin

Publisher: Waveland Press

Published: 2013-03-04

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1478608765

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Practical work in writing counterpoint! This volume emphasizes developing analytical and writing skills in the contrapuntal technique of the eighteenth century. The orientation is strongly stylistic, dealing mainly with the polyphony of the late Baroque period. Three aspects are stressed throughout: practical work in writing counterpoint, utilizing various textures, devices, and genre of the period; historical background, to establish the origins of different forms and justify the pedagogical method employed here; analysis of selections from music literature, often in voice-leading reductions. After an opening chapter that reviews some general features of the late Baroque period, there is a brief survey of melodic characteristics, and a study of procedures associated with two, three, and four voices.

Counterpoint
Counterpoint

Author: Kent Kennan

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Designed for courses in Music," this established text introduces the contrapuntal style of 17th and 18th century music through analysis and writing. While a limited understanding of contrapuntal elements may be gained through analysis alone, these elements are grasped in a more intimate way through the actual writing of contrapuntal examples. Also, by linking the study of counterpoint to music of a specific period, the text provides a clear model for students to emulate and a definite basis for the criticism of student work. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Elements of 18th Century Counterpoint
Elements of 18th Century Counterpoint

Author: William G. Andrews

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1999-11-27

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781457496707

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Provides students with music from the great composers to study before attempting to write themselves. Discussion of the elements of music pertinent to an understanding of the 18th century counterpoint are included.