4-part Counterpoint (satb/keyboard)

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4-part Counterpoint (satb/keyboard), Any good reference books on this?

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aspiringmusicteacher	Apr 8 2007, 01:39 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 461 Joined: 21-March 07 From: London, UK Member No.: 10197	Hello All! OK, here's the thing, I have had my first theory lesson in a long time recently, and I am keen to do my Grade 8 at some point. Only problem is, since my A Level was all of 6 or 7 years ago, I find that I have forgotten the basics of counterpoint, harmonising chorales, etc. Help!!! I have 2 books I'm reading now, the Anna Butterworth Harmony book and a book called Chorale Harmonizations by Malcolm Boyd. Are there any other books you think may be of use which will get me practicing the writing of 4-part counterpoint for SATB or Keyboard? Which books have you found useful? Also, if you were stranded on a desert island and you could only take one staple book on Harmony, which one would you choose? Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/party1.gif)

ftlj	Apr 8 2007, 02:29 PM Post #2
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 22-August 06 Member No.: 7471	Lovelock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

sbhoa	Apr 8 2007, 06:56 PM Post #3
Maestro Group: Members Posts: 18913 Joined: 31-October 03 From: Tameside Member No.: 24	I don't remember anything as complicated as you are making it sound for grade 8 theory. The only thing anything like that I can recall is filling in the gaps in a trio sonata and for thast there is a figured bass meaning that you get the right harmony provided. Mostly there is obvious scope for the use of imitation, leaving only short bits to fill in.

aspiringmusicteacher	Apr 8 2007, 08:03 PM Post #4
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 461 Joined: 21-March 07 From: London, UK Member No.: 10197	Hmm I am making it sound complicated aren't I? I tend to do that when I'm thrown into a tizzy! What I mean is: " Writing for SATB or Keyboard, realise the chords indicated. All chords are 5/3 unless otherwise shown." Simple enough except that I have forgotten it all! Oh, and I'm working back from grades 6-8, this is a 7. I have seen questions a lot more complicated in Grade 8 though? I suppose I just want a handy book to remind me of all the tips or to give me some practice exersizes? Sorry for the confusion, I was just a tad thrown! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Muddy Paws	Apr 10 2007, 12:38 PM Post #5
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 23-February 07 Member No.: 9692	The Anne Butterworth Book is very good. It's not going to be a "quick fix" but if you work through the examples, it's a very thorough method.

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