Counterpoint: Based on Eighteenth-Century Practice

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.