Part Writing: Or Modern Counterpoint (1883)

By Henry Hiles

Book Overview

""Part Writing: Or Modern Counterpoint"" is a book written by Henry Hiles and published in 1883. The book is a guide to the art of composing music, specifically focusing on the technique of part writing and modern counterpoint. It covers the principles of harmony, melody, and rhythm, as well as the rules and techniques of part writing, such as voice leading, chord progressions, and modulation. The book is intended for music students and composers who want to improve their skills in writing harmonically rich and complex music. It is a comprehensive guide that includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers practice and master the art of part writing. Overall, ""Part Writing: Or Modern Counterpoint"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the theory and practice of music 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120016738
• ISBN13: 9781120016737
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"