Master the craft of counterpoint with a structured, practical approach .
This authoritative text expands from single to double, triple, and quadruple counterpoint, guiding you through clear rules, step-by-step exercises, and musical illustrations.
This edition emphasizes melodic independence, elegant voice-leading, and thoughtful use of chords within each counterpoint framework. It combines theory with hands-on practice, showing how to apply techniques to real musical writing and how inversions, modulations, and rhythmic variety affect texture and harmony.
- Learn the core concepts of equal and unequal counterpoint across several parts
- Study invertible counterpoint, voice crossing, suspensions, and rhythmic contrast
- Work with cantus firmus exercises, two-part to eight-part writing, and practical examples
- See how theoretical rules translate into in‑time musical results through illustrated examples and exercises
Ideal for students of music theory and composition seeking a thorough, practice-oriented guide to counterpoint and harmony in polyphonic writing.