A Treatise On Counterpoint, Canon, And Fugue (1880)

A Treatise On Counterpoint, Canon, And Fugue is a comprehensive book written by Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley in 1880. The book provides an in-depth study of the principles of counterpoint, canon, and fugue, which are essential techniques in Western classical music composition. The author begins by defining counterpoint and its various types, including simple and double counterpoint. He then delves into the rules of counterpoint, such as the prohibition of parallel fifths and octaves. The book also covers the concept of canon, which involves the repetition of a melody in different voices at different times. Ouseley explains the different types of canons, such as the round and the crab canon, and provides examples of each. Finally, the book explores the complex technique of fugue, which involves the interweaving of multiple melodies. Ouseley explains the different parts of a fugue, such as the exposition, development, and recapitulation, and provides examples of famous fugues by composers such as Bach and Handel. Overall, A Treatise On Counterpoint, Canon, And Fugue is a valuable resource for music students and composers who wish to deepen their understanding of these essential techniques in Western classical music.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.