Anyone know this book?

Amazon.co.uk: Baroque Counterpoint: Books: Christoph Neidhofer,Peter Schubert

I'm thinking of buying this book, I want to study counterpoint at a much greater depth than I already have. Have any of you read/studied from this book? Would you recommend it?

Thanks :(

I'm not aware of that particular book, so I can't help you there. But since we're talking about studying counterpoint at depth here, I have to ask you: Are you aware of Knud Jeppesen's Counterpoint? It's the number one textbook on Palestrina-style counterpoint (I'd say it beats Fux by far even for a practically-minded composer), and starting off with that style, before studying Bach-style counterpoint, has its merits. The clear Palestrina style of counterpoint makes all contrapuntal problems and their solutions very transparent and understandable, and if you have a good understanding of it, you have a very good foundation for moving on to Baroque counterpoint. If you're already familiar with the Palestrina style (or if you disagree with me on the basic premise that it's the best place to start, which is also legitimate ;)), disregard. This book, anyway, looks quite interesting indeed--oddly, though, I can't find any reviews online, which makes me sort of suspicious.

I have studied early counterpoint quite a lot, and studied Fux's method of fugal writing aswell, although I'm not much of a fan of it. The fact I can't find any reviews is why I asked here, was hoping someone may have read it, or at least know where I can find a review.

I don't know that book but when I was a student, I studied this book. I can only recommend this one since I used it and still think that it is a very good book.

I've been reading Schoenberg's Theory of Harmony. It's pretty neat.

Inal, would you recommend it for self study? And does it work up to and cover extensively fugal writing? Thanks ;)

Hey Mark -

I know it may seem kind of obvious, and boring too, but if you want something that will give you a firm foundation in counterpoint and harmony (many people would disagree, but to be honest, they really do go together, especially in music written after 1700) get this book.

It covers all the way from Palestrina to early Romantics - and has plenty of exercises - all taken from real music. The answers are in a neat little answer book you get separately.

Once you've got used to everything in here - you're ready to go on to more advanced and theoretical books. But this is the real hands on stuff you have to start off with.

Matt

matt, thanks for the recommendation, but I've already done a good bit of studying of harmony; I have worked through the entirety of Walter Piston's Harmony and analysed many pieces from different time periods. Plus, I think if I do one more SATB four aprt writing exercise I will end up murdering someone ;)

Having looked through the contents page of the book Inal recommended I'm thinking I may order that now.

Thanks :)

Inal, would you recommend it for self study? And does it work up to and cover extensively fugal writing? Thanks ;)

I am afraid I can't be sure if it works for self study. But I am pretty sure that was the book I learned about writing inventions and fugues.

Ordered it ;)

Thanks

Hey Mark - that's cool. Sounds like a good book, good luck. If you need any help let me know - I might try to do some teaching on here and or if you want someone to look at any counterpoint exercises etc just ask... (Only if you feel you need though -)

I might take you up on that one matt, if I may, I always like to have someone check my exercises, and I don't see music teacher's that often. Thanks :o