Study of Counterpoint: From Johann Joseph Fux's Gradus Ad Parnassum
by John J. Fux
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Author: John J. FuxTranslator: Alfred Mann
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1965-06
ISBN: 0393002772
Number of pages: 156
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Book Reviews of Study of Counterpoint: From Johann Joseph Fux's Gradus Ad Parnassum
Book Review: A Dated Classic
Summary: 3 Stars
It's true that this is the classic work on species counterpoint, used by Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven and endorsed by Bach. It belongs in every serious musician's library. But nowadays, it's not the first book to get on counterpoint. If you are just going to embark on studying counterpoint, do yourself a favor and get Jeppesen's book "Counterpoint: The Polyphonic Vocal Style of the 16th Century", which builds directly on Fux's work and presents essentially the same material with a more informed historical perspective and a somewhat more modern point of view (1929). (There are more recent books as well. Also I have to acknowledge the common complaint that to read Jeppesen requires reading C-clef.) Later you can fill in your knowledge of historical esoterica by reading Fux, just so you can say you did it.
Summary of Study of Counterpoint: From Johann Joseph Fux's Gradus Ad Parnassum
The most celebrated book on counterpoint is Fux's great theoretical work Gradus ad Parnassum. Since its appearance in 1725, it has been used by and has directly influenced the work of many of the greatest composers. J. S. Bach held it in high esteem, Leopold Mozart trained his famous son from its pages, Haydn worked out every lesson with meticulous care, and Beethoven condensed it into an abstract for ready reference.Songbooks
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