Exercises in Elementary Counterpoint (Classic Reprint)

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EXERCISES IN ELEMENTARY COUNTERPOINT INTRODUCTION. Music, theoretically considered, consists altogethe'( of LINES OF TONE. It more nearly resembles a picture, or an architectural drawing. than any other art-creation; the difference being that in the drawing the lines are visible and constant, while in music they are audible and ir motion. The separate tones are the points through which the lines arc drawn; and the impression which is intended, and which is apprehended by the intelligent listener, is not that of single tones, but of continuous Lines of tones, describing movel'nents, curves and angles, rising, falling. poising, - directly analogous to the linear impressions conveyed by a picture or drawing. The popular name for such a tone-line is "Melody." As several tone-lines are usually being traced simultaneously, it follows that several corresponding melodies may, and generaJly do, appear together. The term Melody, however, is applied specifically to the principa

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TABLE OF CONTENTS; PAGE; INTRODUCTION I; Chapter I THE SINGLE MElODIC LINE, STEPWISE PROGRESSIONS AND NARROW; LEAPS 5; Exercise I 7; Chapter II WIDER LEAPS 8; Exercise 2 I I; Chapter III EXCEPTIONAL PROGRESSIONS, AND THE MINOR MODE I I; Exercise 3 15; Chapter IV THE ASSOCIATION OF Two MELODIC LINES CORRESPONDING; RHYTHM FUNDAMENTAL INTERVALS MAJOR MODE IS; Exercise 4; Chapter V FUNDAMENTAL INTERVALS, MINOR MODE; Exercise 5; Chapter VI EXCEPTIONAL INTERVALS; ExerC1'e 6; Chapter VII RHYTHMIC DIVERSITY Two NOTES TO EACH BEAT; Exercise 7; Chapter VIII MODULATIONS; Exercise 8; Chapter IX THREE NOTES TO EACH BEAT; Exercise 9; Chapter X SYNCOPATION, OR SHIFTED RHYTHM TIES Two AND THREE; 20; 37; 41; NOTES TO EACH BEAT 47; Exercise 10; Chapter XI THE TIE, CONTINUED RESTS; Exercise II; Chapter XII FOUR NOTES TO EACH BEAT; Exercise 12; Chapter XIII FOUR NOTES TO EACH BEAT, AS AMPLIFIED FORMS; Exercise 13; 50; Sf; 56; 57; 62; ~ABLE OF CONTE

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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Piano Exercises

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Playing the piano is much more than just learning notes and reading music; having good dexterity, building independent finger strength, and learning proper technique is absolutely essential to mastering the instrument. Packed with everything a player needs to become a great pianist, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Piano Exercises is the perfect companion to the best-selling The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Playing Piano, Third Edition.

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