A Manual Of Simple, Double, Triple And Quadruple Counterpoint (1897)

""A Manual of Simple, Double, Triple and Quadruple Counterpoint"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of counterpoint, written by Salomon Jadassohn and originally published in 1897. The book is aimed at music students and composers who wish to develop their skills in writing contrapuntal music. The manual covers the basic principles of counterpoint, including the rules of harmony, melody, and rhythm. It then progresses to more advanced topics such as the use of dissonance, modulation, and the creation of fugues. Jadassohn provides numerous examples throughout the book, illustrating the different types of counterpoint and demonstrating how to apply the rules in practice. There are also exercises for the reader to complete, allowing them to practice and reinforce their understanding of the concepts covered. Overall, ""A Manual of Simple, Double, Triple and Quadruple Counterpoint"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in writing contrapuntal music, and is still widely used and respected by music educators today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.