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by Marguerite on April 7th, 2009

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Can you describe counterpoint in music?

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  • by Tom on April 19th, 2009

    Tom

    A simple answer is two or more melodies played together where each melody is different but the melodies manage to blend together melodically and harmonically. Think of a piano player playing one melody in the right hand and a different melody in the left hand, but both hands sound good together. One of the best listening examples to demonstrate counterpoint are the Bach Two-Part Inventions, You can listen to some at this link:
    http://pianosociety.com/cms/index.php?section=81

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  • by Bachbugger on May 21st, 2009

    Bachbugger

    It's like having 8 simultaneous trains of thought that all come to the same conclusion every 30 seconds...

    The fellow above me has the right answer and points to the right composer.

    There are two very famous Counterpoint manuals for those who wish to learn.
    The two authors are:

    1.Knutt Jeppeson
    2.Johann Joseph Fux

    Both are available from Dover I believe.

    Thanks,

    Noah
    www.pianobody.com

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