counterpoint Feedback on my first Fugue

This is my first fugue, I followed a structure given by Albrechtsberger’s.

Some feedback will be appreciated, just note that this is my first fugue so it isn't the best.

I'm looking to turn it into a keyboard fugue and need some help on that as well.

Thank you

Fugue - F major.pdf

There are several contrapuntal issues that need to be corrected (I can annotate them in your score if you wish, but mind you, there are many). Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to jump straight into fugues after a few exercises in 1st-species counterpoint as the gap between the two is huge. You should at least get into florid counterpoint, invertible counterpoint and imitations in minimum two parts before attempting fugal writing at all.

As for the structure of your fugue... The disposition is basically good (just make sure you don't exceed the range of any voices). I suggest consulting examples no. 891 and 892 from Albrechtsberger's book (I guess you're somewhat familiar with his textbook) - you may want to analyse them (mark the subjects, answers, possible countersubjects, the keys the theme modulates to, stretti etc.). 

1 hour ago, Fermata said:

There are several contrapuntal issues that need to be corrected (I can annotate them in your score if you wish, but mind you, there are many). Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to jump straight into fugues after a few exercises in 1st-species counterpoint as the gap between the two is huge. You should at least get into florid counterpoint, invertible counterpoint and imitations in minimum two parts before attempting fugal writing at all.

As for the structure of your fugue... The disposition is basically good (just make sure you don't exceed the range of any voices). I suggest consulting examples no. 891 and 892 from Albrechtsberger's book (I guess you're somewhat familiar with his textbook) - you may want to analyse them (mark the subjects, answers, possible countersubjects, the keys the theme modulates to, stretti etc.). 

 

 

Yes I have done a few exercises on florid counterpoint, and a bit of imitation in two voices. I will try to do more before continuing on fugue writing. 

I would very much like annotations on my contrapuntal issues.

Thanks for the advice

I've marked most problematic parts (see the attachment)

2 minutes ago, Fermata said:

I've marked most problematic parts (see the attachment)

 

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Thank you so much, I appreciate your help