Counterpoint in Composition

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The Study of Voice Leading

By Carl Schachter and Felix Salzer

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Counterpoint in Composition by Carl Schachter and Felix Salzer is a foundational text in music theory, focusing on the intricate art of counterpoint. It guides readers through the complexities of composing with multiple independent musical lines, blending historical techniques with modern practice to enhance understanding and creativity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for advanced students of music theory, composers seeking to deepen their compositional skills, and performers interested in the structural nuances of counterpoint.

-- Stanley Persky, City University of New York

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-- Stanley Persky, City University of New York

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Stanley Persky from City University of New York praises this work as potentially the most significant music theory book for future generations of theorists, composers, and performers.

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ISBN: 9780231070393

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 1989

Country: United States

Imprint: Columbia University Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 477

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About the Author

The late Felix Salzer was a Professor at Queens College, City University of New York, and the author of Structural Hearing. Carl Schachter is a Professor at Queens College and at the Mannes School of Music and is the author of many essays on music theory.