Exercises in Elementary Counterpoint (1910)

Exercises in Elementary Counterpoint is a music theory book written by Percy Goetschius and first published in 1910. The book is intended for students of music who are interested in learning the principles of counterpoint, which is the art of combining melodies in a harmonious way. The book contains a series of exercises that are designed to teach the basic principles of counterpoint, including the rules of voice leading, the use of intervals and chords, and the creation of harmonies. The exercises are presented in a progressive manner, starting with simple two-part counterpoint and progressing to more complex four-part counterpoint. The book also includes examples of counterpoint from famous composers such as Bach and Mozart, as well as exercises for the student to complete. Exercises in Elementary Counterpoint is a comprehensive and practical guide to the principles of counterpoint, and is an essential resource for students of music theory and composition.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.