Counterpoint 1

Counterpoint is the art of combining two or more independent melodies. In this book, by award-winning composer Jonathan Peters, you will learn how to write counterpoint using a method called "species counterpoint". Many of the great composers of the past learned counterpoint through this method and also taught this method to their students.This book covers all five species of counterpoint, each following a certain set of rules that guide the learner through various aspects of the art. In the first half of the book, you will study two voice counterpoint (two simultaneously occurring melodic lines). In the second half of the book, you will study three voice counterpoint (three simultaneously occurring melodic lines).A free on-line portion of the book is included with quizzes, audio examples, and downloadable counterpoint exercises. At the time of this writing, there is also an option to have your exercises automatically checked with counterpoint analyzing software. This is a free tool, and the online portion includes a video tutorial on how to use this software.Learning counterpoint can be a daunting undertaking. This book aims to make a somewhat difficult subject matter as straightforward and as easy to understand as possible.REQUIREMENTS:A basic ability to read music.A basic understanding of music theory.Music notation software (free options listed in book)Counterpoint analyzing software (free recommendations and video tutorial linked in book)You can visit the authors’ web site at: www.ComposerJonathanPeters.com Read more