Course Description
- Learn the principles of polyphony from the 16th - 21st centuries
- Develop skills in writing counterpoint in Modal, Common Practice, and Contemporary styles.
- Gain a deeper understanding of counterpoint, and how to demonstrate it in performance.
- View a sample Syllabus.
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Course Materials
- Cantus Firmus Worksheets (Fux)
- First, Second, and Fourth Species Solutions (Fux)
- The Church Modes
- Counterpoint Assignments
- Counterpoint Examples
- Figured Bass Conventions
- Guidelines for Voice-Leading
- Motive Variation Techniques
- Non-Chord Tones
- Structure of the Fugue
- Text: The text is embedded in the Lessons.
Preparation
- Pre-requisites: Advanced Music Theory courses
- Co-requisites: Keyboard Proficiency recommended
- Background: Fluency in Harmonic Analysis and Score Reading