THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF TONAL COUNTERPOINT

The Principles and Practice of Tonal Counterpoint is a comprehensive textbook that combines practical, how-to guidance in 18th-centu ry techniques with extensive historical examination of contrapuntal works and genres. Beginning with an introductory grounding in sp ecies counterpoint, tonal harmony, and figured bass, students progress through the study of chorale preludes, invertible counterpoin t, and canonic and fugal writing. This textbook thoroughly joins principle with practice, providing a truly immersive experience in the study...[Llegir més]