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Download or read book Counterpoint Simplified written by Francis L. York and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excerpt from the Introduction: COUNTERPOINT is the art of so writing two or more melodies that they may be satisfactorily performed at the same time. All weaving together of melodies, from the simplest combination of two simple themes to the most complex polyphony of a Wagner score is Counterpoint. But the study of Strict Counterpoint (our present object) resolves itself into building one or more melodies upon a given melody. The added melody or melodies may be above or below the given melody. Counterpoint was the earliest form of artistic musical composition. It was the outgrowth of the simplest attempts of two singers to sing together without producing discordant effects. In Counterpoint then, we are primarily concerned with the movement of voices or parts, and the student should endeavor from the beginning to accustom himself to follow each part in its movement, to think, so to say, horizontally, instead of thinking as in Harmony, perpendicularly. It is to be remembered too, that Counterpoint is primarily a series of consonances, dissonances being introduced only under careful restrictions. There are three most important principles to be observed in all writing of Counterpoint. First, the Principle of Variety, by which is meant that the constant aim of the writer of Counterpoint is to avoid monotony, no matter from what cause it may arise. Thus broken chords and arpeggios as suggesting rather a single harmony than several melodic tones; voices moving a third or a sixth apart, by which one voice is merely a copy of the other; repetitions of figures; sequences, and nearly stationary parts are all undesirable. Second, the Principle of Clearness. Nothing must be introduced which would tend to obscure the movement of each voice or confuse one voice with another voice, or to give the Counterpoint the effect of aimless wandering. Fig. la. Thus, crossing or overlapping of parts, voices moving out of their proper range (Fig. 16), and formless melodies are all to be avoided. Third, the Principle of Euphony. One important function of music is to please the ear, and although the pleasure derived from fine Counterpoint is of a different character from that which we get from beautiful Harmony, still the composition must always be well-sounding. As Counterpoint deals chiefly with melodies, the student should write his Counterpoint as if for voices, keeping within the range of the voice for which he is writing and observing the following suggestions as to the progression of each voice or part.
Download or read book Counterpoint Simplified written by Francis Lodowick York and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Counterpoint Simplified The author of the present little treatise does not lay claim to the discovery of any new principles in Counterpoint. In the nature of the case there can be none. All he hopes to have done is to have put the old well-known principles of Strict Counterpoint in as convenient and as concise a form as possible. All reference to the C-clef has been intentionally omitted; while not denying the value of its use nor unduly exaggerating the difficulty of learning it, the author is convinced that more students will secure a general knowledge of Counterpoint and that those who commence its study will go farther without the use of the C-clef than with it. The present treatise is intended for the average student of music who feels that he ought to know in a practical way what is meant by Counterpoint, and be able to think music along the lines of voice progression rather than harmonic progression, and at least partially to understand the principles of composition that underlie the works of the great masters of polyphonic writing. For such students detail is worse than useless. The author is well aware that many of the progressions forbidden in the chapters on Strict Counterpoint are allowable under certain circumstances. The line of demarkation between Strict Counterpoint and Free or Modern Counterpoint is not well defined. In speaking of Strict Counterpoint it has been thought best in case of doubt to lean rather toward the strictest usage than to allow so-called licenses to creep in. Such licenses, however good in themselves, belong rather to Composers' Counterpoint, and if mentioned in a school text-book, tend to confuse the mind of the student. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Counterpoint Simplified written by Francis L York and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For any aspiring musician or music student, understanding counterpoint is essential. York provides a clear and concise guide to this complex topic, covering everything from melody and harmony to composition and analysis. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of music theory and composition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Essentials for Composers written by Jonathan Middleton and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering the technical skills needed for fruitful music composition is relatively straightforward compared to the development of crucial creative-thinking strategies. While most introductory texts emphasize techniques, this affordable guide goes far beyond the initial stage of methods instruction to engage readers at a profound level. The author believes composers, as a first priority, must know what they are doing creatively and why they are doing it before segueing to learning the basic tools for the task. Unique yet practical, concise yet comprehensive, Essentials for Composers guides novice composers through a set of basic steps, examples, and concepts to help them work through stages of the creative process in manageable and stimulating ways. Middleton explains how to approach each topic (harmony, melody, counterpoint, orchestration, variation) and explore the creative process through experimentation by completing related exercises. Such direction, which prompts efforts toward defining, developing, discovering, and shaping one’s own creative process, unseals the essence of music composition. Relevant for students with interests ranging from film scoring to preparing music for digital games, Essentials for Composers is suitable for those who compose with or without the aid of technology. Bibliographies, score summaries, interviews with two composers, and analytical interludes prompt further investigation of topics.
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Download or read book Counterpoint Simplified written by Francis Lodowick 1861- York and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Study of Counterpoint written by Johann Fux and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1965 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most celebrated book on counterpoint is Fux's great theoretical work GRADUS AD PARNASSUM. Since its appearance in 1725, it has been used by and has directly influenced the work of many of the great composers, including J.S. Bach, Haydn, and Beethoven. Originally written in Latin, this work has been translated in to the principal European languages. The present translation by Alfred Mann is the first faithful rendering in English, presenting the essence of Fux's teachings.
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