Excerpt from A Treatise on Fugue: Including the Study of Imitation and Canon
Our special study is to be the theory of fugue, all else serving as introduction, and we must first acquaint ourselves thoroughly with it, preparing ourselves by practice in various problems, before we can undertake to write a fugue with free exercise of the creative power. To accomplish anything really artistic, the student must first be trained in a strict school.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of musical composition, specifically focusing on the art of counterpoint and fugue. It acts as a comprehensive guide, leading aspiring composers through the fundamental principles and techniques required to master these complex musical forms. Emerging from the rich tradition of Western classical music, counterpoint and fugue represent the pinnacle of polyphonic composition, where multiple melodic lines intertwine to create a harmonious whole. The author meticulously dissects the elements of imitation, canon, and fugue, providing a clear roadmap for students to develop their skills. Through detailed explanations and practical exercises, this book explores the various types of imitation, including strict and free, as well as the intricacies of canonic forms, such as double canon and canon in contrary motion. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding these building blocks before embarking on the journey of fugue composition. By unraveling the complexities of fugal writing, from subject and countersubject to exposition and stretto, this book equips aspiring composers with the tools to create masterful fugues. The author's insights into the relationship between structure and expression illuminate the path towards composing music that is both technically sound and artistically profound. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282501396_0
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