This classic introductory text focuses on the polyphonic vocal style perfected by Palestrina. Unlike many other texts; it maintains a careful balance between theoretical and practical problems; between historical and systematic methodology. The result is an exceptionally useful resource; ideal for classroom use in teaching modal counterpoint. In Part One; Knud Jeppesen (1892ndash;1974); the world-renowned musicologist and leading authority on Palestrina; offers a superb outline history of contrapuntal theory. He begins by exploring the beginnings of contrapuntal theory from the ninth to the fourteenth centuries. This is followed by separate discussions of each succeeding century; the styles of Palestrina and Bach; the "Palestrina Movement" after Fux; and more. The section ends with illuminating coverage of notation; the ecclesiastical modes; melody; and harmony. The second part of the book contains an extended treatment of "species" counterpoint in two; three; and four parts; as well as counterpoint in more than four parts; and specific discussions of the canon; the motet; and the Mass. Throughout; the text is generously supplied with musical examples―exercises; solutions; and illustrations; including many by the great composers. For this edition; the distinguished scholar Alfred Mann has contributed a new foreword to Jeppesens classic study. Now available in paperback for the first time; it will be welcomed by musicians; composers; theorists; musicologists―any student of counterpoint and the Western musical tradition.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love it!!By Morgan WengerGreat book! Very fun to play through. I could not be more satisfied with this purchase! Now Ive had the songs in my head for days!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I wouldnt have wasted the moneyBy Elizabeth UrbanDoesnt include full versions of the songs and doesnt include all the songs. The print is very small too. If I had known these things; I wouldnt have wasted the money. Only thing good is that its easy piano. I learned piano chords on my own; so while I can read music; reading chords is the only way for me to play piano.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. An excellent collectionBy J. MelaraThis is a book of sheet music for the show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The music is set up for a piano soloist. There are no lyrics in the book. Its a lovely score and there is information about the show on the first few pages. Its put together well.