Direct Approach to Counterpoint in 16th Century Style

""Direct Approach to Counterpoint in 16th Century Style"" by Gustave Frederic Soderlund is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of counterpoint, specifically in the style of the 16th century. The book is designed for students of music who wish to develop their skills in composing and arranging music using counterpoint. The book begins with an introduction to the basic principles of counterpoint, including the different types of intervals, consonance and dissonance, and the rules of voice leading. The author then goes on to explore the various species of counterpoint, from simple two-part writing to complex four-part writing. Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples of counterpoint from the works of composers such as Palestrina, Byrd, and Tallis, as well as exercises and assignments to help the reader develop their own skills. The book also includes a glossary of musical terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, ""Direct Approach to Counterpoint in 16th Century Style"" is an essential resource for any student of music who wants to develop their skills in counterpoint and learn more about the music of the 16th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.