NEW TO THIS EDITION NEW - Reorganizes key areas throughout the text. Pg.___ NEW - Features Self-Tests in eleven chapters to both challenge and reinforce readers' understanding of the chapter content. Pg.___ NEW - Presents the narrative in a larger print format to ease and enhance readability. Pg.___ Guides readers through a sound instructional method, employing the following types of activities. Analysis based on a study of contrapuntal music of the Baroque period, with emphasis on the techniques and forms involved.

Pg.___ Writing first of exercises using a free species approach, then of music involving the forms or techniques studied (e.g. canons, inventions, figures, chorale preludes, and passacaglias). Pg.___ Uses a modified species approach "species" in the sense that basic rhythmic ratios are specified at first, "modified" in that whole-note cantus firmi have been replaced by melodies that are metrically organized and often carry strong harmonic implications. Pg.___ Retains the logical organization, clear presentation, and comprehensive content of previous editions.

Pg.___ Focuses on 18th century style, since it underlies the music that is most familiar to today's students. Pg.___ Contains chapters on writing two and three voice pieces. Pg.___ Includes discussion of trio sonatas, dance suites, preludes, and contrapuntal variation forms. Pg.___ Offers Suggested Assignments at the end of each chapter.

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