A Practical Approach to Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0136936156 ISBN 13: 9780136936152

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1988

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.

From the Publisher:

Title of related interest from Waveland Press: Robert Gauldin, A Practical Approach to 16th-Century Counterpoint (ISBN 9780881338522).

Review:

"The new edition is comprehensive and detailed with effective step-by-step analysis and guidance. It is also surprisingly concise. The compact size of the book and the very reasonable price are attractive features." --John Haek, Marylhurst University

"It seems to be a refreshing approach to a sometimes tiring subject for students. I appreciate the advanced analysis in place of simple score insertion. The layout is logical and the cost is reasonable." --Gregory Hoepfner, Cameron University

"It seems to be a refreshing approach to a sometimes tiring subject for students. I appreciate the advanced analysis in place of simple score insertion. The layout is logical and the cost is reasonable." --Gregory Hoepfner, Cameron University

"It seems to be a refreshing approach to a sometimes tiring subject for students. I appreciate the advanced analysis in place of simple score insertion. The layout is logical and the cost is reasonable." --Gregory Hoepfner, Cameron University