The Craft of Musical Composition. II: Exercises in Two-Part Writing

Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith's remakable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of the orchestra, could compose a satisfying piece for almost every kind of ensemble, and who was one of the most stimulating teachers of his day. It is therefore not surprising that nearly forty years later these books should remain essential reading for the student and the professional musician.

CONTENIDO:

Preface
Construction of the Simplest One-Voice Melodic Patterns
Beginning of Two-Voice Setting
Elaborated Melody (Auxiliary or Teturning Tones, Passing Tones)
Elaborated Melody (Continuation)
Principles of Melodic Construction
Elaborated Melody (Conclusion)
Tonal Higher-Units
Tonality of the Melodies
Elaboration of the Melody Model
Free Two-Voice Setting I and II