Principles and Practice of Modal Counterpoint

Covering modal music from Gregorian chant through the seventeenth century <em>The Principles and Practice of Modal Counterpoint</em> is a comprehensive textbook combining stylistic composition theory and analysis music history and performance. By supplementing a modified species approach with a wealth of complete musical examples and historical information this textbook thoroughly joins principle with practice providing a truly immersive experience in the study of modal counterpoint and familiarizing students with modal repertoire.