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 enlarge | Author: John J. Fux
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 38296
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 156
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.4
ISBN: 0393002772
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.25
EAN: 9780393002775
ASIN: 0393002772
Publication Date: June 1965
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The Study of Counterpoint May 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The absolute best book for learning 16th century counterpoint. Nothing better!
I love this book May 9, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I picked up this book and began reading it right away. In two weeks I understood it completely. It is very easy to understand. There are parts you have to work yourself through, but all in all it is very comprehensible. About the only two things you need to know to understand it is intervals and of course how to read music. I notice when I follow the rules closely enough I compose very much like people of the renaissance did. well actually this was the theory of the time so of course if you follow this book your music will sound that way. If you don't want to sound as they did in that time and just want to have more pleasant music, this book will still be helpful. Good price. Good classic theory. Good book.
This is a classic for good reason..... May 5, 2007
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
This is a great introduction to species counterpoint. It has been in use for many years and was studied by many great composers. It still engages the modern person today because it is concise, imaginative and teaches concepts in a digestible and easy to follow manner.
The form of the book is a relationship between a teacher and student. The student is not the brightest bulb on the tree, but the teacher shows him concept by concept how counterpoint works. This story format is entertaining, but also serves as a way to anchor concepts.
If you are looking for something that is a quick, easy read with lots of good content and historical interest, you will enjoy this. I feel it is a must have for any serious student of music.
Must-have musical classic March 17, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This most famous text on counteropoint was the standard counterpoint reference for centuries, and was used by such greats as Bach and Beethoven.
It is true that contrapuntal theory has developed significantly since Fux's time (the Gradus was originally published in 1725), but it remains a useful and entertaining introduction to the field of counterpoint. Furthermore, its historical significance cannot be exaggerated.
The classic text on counterpoint February 21, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The wording may seem a bit strange, but this is one of the classic texts on counterpoint. Must have.
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