Counterpoint and How to Use It in Your Music

by John Collins

Overview

Counterpoint is an approach to musical composition based on the union of independent and interdependent melodies. "Counterpoint and How to Use It in Your Music" is a step-by-step course in counterpoint, and shows you how to apply it in your own music, whether you write contemporary pop songs or pieces for orchestral or traditional instruments.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014960700
Publisher:	Echo Pier Publishing
Publication date:	05/08/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

John Collins is a musician, songwriter, composer, music teacher, and author. He attended the New York School of Music, studied composition with composer/arranger Frank Metis, studied guitar with guitarist Robert Lawson, and studied singing with vocal instructors Robert Gansert, Jane Odin, Barbara Altman, and Arthur Samuel Joseph. He resides in New York City.

Editorial Reviews

"I love to learn from it. A mavelous master piece. I learned a lot from each lesson. I had to translate it but it was a worth effort. Thank you so much."

Amazon.com - Paul Velasco

"Good book. Easy to understand. Great starting point if you are interested in counterpoint. Can only improve musicianship. One of my good buys on Amazon."

Amazon.com - Andre Ziervogel