Dive into a world where harmony meets modern innovation, and explore the techniques that will transform your musical pieces from great to extraordinary! This essential guide by acclaimed composer and educator Beth Denisch is not just any book – it's your access key to a new realm of musical possibilities. Crafted for composers, arrangers, and musicians eager to elevate their skills, Contemporary Counterpoint offers: in-depth analysis to understand the core principles of counterpoint–a technique where two or moer melodic lines work together to create music, hands-on learning with engaging exercises and real-world examples to bridge traditional counterpoint with contemporary music practices, and exclusive access to online audio examples that illustrate the principles being discussed.
Whether you're looking to refine your compositional technique, add depth to your arrangements, or explore the boundless creative potential of counterpoint, Contemporary Counterpoint is your definitive guide!
“Beth Denisch's expertise and love of composition shine through in this clearly written, elegant guide to counterpoint. This book is an excellent resource that will fill in a lot of blanks for intermediate composers and offer a trove of new, easy-to-follow ideas for beginners.” – Susan Rogers, Multi-Platinum-Selling Engineer and Producer (Prince, Barenaked Ladies, David Byrne) and Auditory Researcher
“Contemporary Counterpoint: Theory and Application by Beth Denisch is a comprehensive look at the creativity of counterpoint. I think musicians and songwriters use many of these techniques all the time but Beth has given context to why the theory works. Well done.” – Prince Charles Alexander, Multi-Grammy® Winning Professor of Music Production and Engineering, Berklee College of Music (Destiny's Child, Sting, Luther Vandross)
“Eloquent, precise, and approachable, Dr. Denisch's book is counterpoint unveiled. Her ability to translate this intimidating subject matter is masterful. Her book is a gift to all musicians who want to deepen their understanding of counterpoint and gain new techniques to employ for their compositions.” – Melissa Ferrick, Artist and Producer, Alt Country Album of the Year, Associate Professor of Songwriting, Berklee College of Music (Bob Dylan, Weezer, Tegan and Sarah)
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