A Course of Counterpoint and Fugue, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Master the craft of counterpoint and fugue with clear, structured guidance. This edition distills Cherubini’s approach to four-part writing, modulation, and the building blocks of a fugue into practical lessons you can apply right away.

This book guides the student through the rules, examples, and techniques that shape formal counterpoint and fugue. From the basics of syncopation and the treatment of discords to the orchestration of subjects, answers, and episodes, it presents a method you can follow to craft cohesive, expressive lines.

• Learn how to construct complete chords in syncopated bars and resolve discords effectively.


• Explore the roles of subject, answer, countersubject, and stretto in four-part writing.


• Study examples of strict fugues and more extended forms to see how ideas mature.


• Understand how modulation and the timing of musical ideas shape a compelling fugue.

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