Tonal Counterpoint for the 21st-Century Musician - by Teresa Davidian (Paperback)

About the Book

Written in a style that is clear, simple, and informal writing style, Davidian artfully mixes the history of counterpoint with an outline of its structure, placing musical examples from J. S. Bach side by side with those from The Beatles to illustrate the universality and curr...

Book Synopsis

Written in a style that is clear, simple, and informal writing style, Davidian artfully mixes the history of counterpoint with an outline of its structure, placing musical examples from J. S. Bach side by side with those from The Beatles to illustrate the universality and currency of counterpoint in music analysis and composition.

Review Quotes

Students today, having grown up in the age of digital technology, like their information fast and consider visual images as important as textual content. In this single-semester introduction, Davidian provides students with a textbook that is a direct reflection of the age in which they live. Throughout, the author explains how the techniques of 18th-century counterpoint still readily apply to how music is composed today.

About the Author

Teresa Davidian is head of the department of fine arts at Tarleton State University, a member of the Texas A&M University System. She is the author of articles on Debussy, the 1930s avant-garde movement, and music theory pedagogy.