tiberius Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'm looking for the rules of counterpoint laid out in detail for someone who is a bit slow. I've seen then previously such as no parallel octaves etc. but when do I have concealed parallel octaves? Do I have to wait a certain amount of time? Examples showing what breaches each rule including subtle infractions would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shpena Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 My best advice is to find the Fux counterpoint book, either in paper back or download it. I'm sure you could find other counterpoint music theory sites. I'm sure others will chime in with Adler, et al., but scroll through the counterpoint exercises here and learn a bit :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutrinoland Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 try to get your hands on this book called 'The study of Counterpoint' by Johann Joseph Fux.. it explains in detail 'species counterpoint'..it gradually becomes more complicated through the different species... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morivou Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 They are both right. Species counterpoint (especially by Fux) is the best method of learning basic counterpoint. It is VERY slow and would suit your needs perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiberius Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thank you very much, I will get the fux book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornicello Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Can I make another suggestion: the Schoenberg book "Preliminary Exercises in Counterpoint". Remember, Schoenberg was an absolute master of traditional music genres. His book is succinct and well-written, plus he gives many, many examples. I've been using it in my teaching for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morivou Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Can I make another suggestion: the Schoenberg book "Preliminary Exercises in Counterpoint". Remember, Schoenberg was an absolute master of traditional music genres. His book is succinct and well-written, plus he gives many, many examples. I've been using it in my teaching for some time. I second that as well! I have read the text and it's wonderful. Anything by Shoenberg has viability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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