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First Year Counterpoint: Two And Three Voices (1913)

First Year Counterpoint: Two And Three Voices (1913)

Tapper, Thomas

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesMusic Instruction: GeneralGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1166628574
ISBN13: 9781166628574
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
First Year Counterpoint: Two and Three Voices is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of counterpoint, written by Thomas Tapper and originally published in 1913. The book is designed for students who are new to the study of counterpoint, and it covers the essential concepts and techniques needed to compose music in two and three voices.The book begins with an introduction to the basic principles of counterpoint, including the rules of harmony, voice leading, and melodic construction. Tapper then goes on to explore the different types of counterpoint, including strict and free counterpoint, and he provides numerous examples and exercises to help students develop their skills.Throughout the book, Tapper emphasizes the importance of listening and analysis, encouraging students to study the works of great composers and to develop their own critical ear. He also includes a section on the history of counterpoint, tracing its development from the medieval period through the Renaissance and Baroque eras.Overall, First Year Counterpoint: Two and Three Voices is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of counterpoint, whether as a student or a composer. Its clear and concise explanations, combined with numerous examples and exercises, make it an invaluable tool for developing a deep understanding of this important musical tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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