This book teaches Baroque compositional techniques through writing and improvisation exercises and analysis of repertoire examples. It provides readers with a historical outlook by focusing largely on principles taught in treatises from the period 1680–1780. This expanded edition includes new sections with keyboard exercises that provide training in Partimento performance as it was practiced at the time, helping students master Baroque style from the inside. While the focus of the book is on fugue, it also treats chorale preludes, stylized dances, inventions, and trio sonatas. The volume is divided into two parts—basic and advanced— which could be taught in a two-semester sequence. There are various options to introduce material from Part II into Part I for a one-semester course.
By:
Christoph Neidhofer, Peter Schubert Imprint: State University of New York Press Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 227g ISBN:9781438493251 ISBN 10: 1438493258 Pages: 486 Publication Date:01 December 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Christoph Neidhöfer is Associate Professor in the Department of Music Research at McGill University. Peter Schubert is Professor in the Department of Music Research at McGill University.