The 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.