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Modal Counterpoint : Renaissance Style
An exceptional text for undergraduate and graduate music students, Modal Counterpoint, Renaissance Style uses a wide variety of carefully graded exercises to present guidelines for writing and analyzing 16th-century music.The only species counterpoint text that draws directly on Renaissance treatises, it provides a conceptual framework to guide students through composition and analysis as it teaches them general structural principles.With stylistically diverse examples including not only motets and mass movements but also French chansons, German chorale settings, English canzonets, Italian madrigals, and Spanish organ hymns, villancicos, and ricercars, the book gives students a "real-life" feel for the subject.It distinguishes between technical requirements ("hard" rules) and stylistic guidelines ("soft" rules), and includes coordinated exercises that allow students to develop their skills systematically.The concluding chapters provide the formal and conceptual building blocks for longer pieces and encourage students to understand analysis and composition as complementary activities.By the end of the book, students are writing real compositions, not just drill exercises.The text also features progressively graded exercises, historical asides that explain important topics and issues of the period, and some notes in the preface on using the book in the classroom.Combining the historical accuracy of "style-oriented" texts with the more systematic species counterpoint approach, this book offers a unique alternative to other methods. Now in its second edition, Modal Counterpoint, Renaissance Style integrates improvisation activities and new repertoire examples into many chapters; revises the chapter on three-part writing (Chapter 14) so that it pays more attention to rules and strategies; reworks the chapters on cadences (Chapter 10) and on writing two parts in mixed values (Chapter 11) to make them more accessible to students; incorporates clarified instructions throughout; and includes a summary of rules.
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What is counterpoint?
Counterpoint is a musical technique that involves the combination of two or more independent melodic lines. These lines are played or sung simultaneously and interact with each other harmonically and rhythmically. In counterpoint, each melodic line maintains its own individuality while also contributing to the overall musical texture. This technique is commonly used in classical music and can be found in various forms such as fugues, canons, and inventions.
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How can one recognize counterpoint?
Counterpoint can be recognized by the simultaneous interweaving of independent melodic lines. It is characterized by the interaction of multiple voices, each with its own distinct melodic and rhythmic patterns. The voices in counterpoint often have equal importance and are treated as individual entities, creating a sense of harmonic and contrapuntal tension and resolution. Additionally, counterpoint often involves the use of imitation, where a melodic idea is echoed or repeated in a different voice.
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What is a counterpoint step?
A counterpoint step is a musical term that refers to a step in which two or more independent melodic lines are played simultaneously, creating a harmonious and contrapuntal texture. In counterpoint, each melodic line maintains its own unique rhythm and contour, while also interacting with the other lines to create a cohesive musical composition. This technique is commonly used in classical music and is a fundamental aspect of polyphonic music.
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Counterpoint : A Memoir of Bach and Mourning
As his mother was dying, Philip Kennicott began to listen to the music of Bach obsessively.It was the only music that didn't seem trivial or irrelevant, and it enabled him to both experience her death and remove himself from it.For him, Bach's music held the elements of both joy and despair, life and its inevitable end.He spent the next five years trying to learn one of the composer's greatest keyboard masterpieces, the Goldberg Variations.In Counterpoint, he recounts his efforts to rise to the challenge, and to fight through his grief by coming to terms with his memories of a difficult, complicated childhood. He describes the joys of mastering some of the piano pieces, the frustrations that plague his understanding of others, the technical challenges they pose, and the surpassing beauty of the melodies, harmonies, and counterpoint that distinguish them.While exploring Bach's compositions he sketches a cultural history of playing the piano in the twentieth century. And he raises two questions that become increasingly interrelated, not unlike a contrapuntal passage in one of the variations itself: What does it mean to know a piece of music?What does it mean to know another human being?
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Counterpoint : A Memoir of Bach and Mourning
As his mother was dying, Philip Kennicott began to listen to the music of Bach obsessively.It was the only music that didn’t seem trivial or irrelevant, and it enabled him to both experience her death and remove himself from it.For him, Bach’s music held the elements of both joy and despair, life and its inevitable end.He spent the next five years trying to learn one of the composer’s greatest keyboard masterpieces, the Goldberg Variations.In Counterpoint, he recounts his efforts to rise to the challenge and to fight through his grief by coming to terms with his memories of a difficult, complicated childhood. He describes the joys of mastering some of the piano pieces, the frustrations that plague his understanding of others, the technical challenges they pose, and the surpassing beauty of the melodies, harmonies and counterpoint that distinguish them.While exploring Bach’s compositions he sketches a cultural history of playing the piano in the twentieth century. And he raises two questions that become increasingly interrelated, not unlike a contrapuntal passage in one of the variations itself: What does it mean to know a piece of music?What does it mean to know another human being?
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Ralph MacDonald Counterpoint 1979 USA vinyl LP 2229
RALPH MACDONALD Counterpoint (1979 US promotional 6-track LP with custom black on white labels & Promotional Copy Only print. Includes the six minute tropical Disco Breaks action of Discolypso! The picture sleeve has a gold promo stamp on the back & no deletion cuts complete with the Marlin die-cut inner. The cover shows just a little corner creasing & scuffing & the vinyl is Excellent with light play only) I Need Someone 7:44You Are In Love 5:40Tell The Truth 4:52Discolypso 6:20Always Something Missing 4:34East Dry River 6:59
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What is the difference between musical polyphony and counterpoint?
Musical polyphony refers to the simultaneous combination of two or more independent melodic lines, creating a texture where multiple voices are heard at the same time. Counterpoint, on the other hand, is the technique of writing music in which two or more melodic lines are interwoven and interact with each other. In other words, counterpoint is a specific method of creating polyphony, focusing on the relationship and interaction between the different melodic lines. While polyphony is a broader concept that encompasses any music with multiple independent voices, counterpoint specifically refers to the rules and techniques for writing and organizing those voices.
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How do I write a counterpoint to a melody?
To write a counterpoint to a melody, you can start by analyzing the melody's rhythm, harmony, and overall structure. Then, you can create a new melody that complements the original one by using different rhythms, intervals, and harmonies. It's important to ensure that the counterpoint melody maintains its independence while also harmonizing with the original melody. Experiment with different melodic lines and intervals to create a balanced and harmonious counterpoint.
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What are meditation and mindfulness?
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. Both meditation and mindfulness have been shown to have numerous benefits for mental and physical well-being, including reducing stress, improving focus, and enhancing overall quality of life.
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Is loving-kindness meditation sufficient instead of mindfulness meditation?
Loving-kindness meditation and mindfulness meditation serve different purposes and can complement each other. While mindfulness meditation focuses on being present and aware of one's thoughts and feelings without judgment, loving-kindness meditation cultivates feelings of compassion and goodwill towards oneself and others. Both practices can be beneficial for overall well-being, and individuals may choose to incorporate both into their meditation routine for a more holistic approach to mental and emotional health. Ultimately, the effectiveness of each practice depends on the individual's specific needs and goals.
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