Counterpoint: The Polyphonic Vocal Style of the Sixteenth Century

by Knud Jeppesen

Excerpt from Counterpoint



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Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Reference

324 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1939

Reviews

[Blunt Of Mercia]

One of the best books I have read on any musical subject.

[Clayton]

Nice account of Renaissance counterpoint, but also the version I read is a prime example of why the most literal translation is not necessarily the best. A workbook should not be phrased mostly in the passive voice.

[rae diamond]

i'm still reading this. this here is my particular musical passion. only recommended for aspiring composers, like myself.

[Richard Pohl]

Deserves classic status... explains a lot about modal counterpoint´s techniques and history, yet I´d be happy for an edition with contemporary clefs. Nevertheless, recommended :)

[Daniel Michalak]

A good, detailed study of polyphony.

[Des Bladet]

I'm shelving this under "Oh wait I have to know the alto and tenor clefs?". I'll have another go when and if I do.