Essential Counterpoint Books

The list author says:
	"Start with this book. It's great and relatively straightforward."

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	"Overview of contrapuntal writing."

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	"Whilst not strictly just about counterpoint, it is well worth getting, especially if Schenker books not available."

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	"Counterpoint with reference to composition"

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	"If you can then get a copy. Note uses movable C clefs"

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	"Worth getting if you can track a cheaper copy down. Otherwise get the Salzer books."

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	"As above, get Salzer if you can't source a copy."

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	"An excellent book in a similar manner to Fux Gradus, however concentrating more strongly and authentically on Palestrina."

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	"Get this and the Handel book below."

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	"You should take a rest from species counterpoint and now do it as figured bass!!"

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	"Difficult to separate Bach from counterpoint"

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	"Mainly for the historical focus"

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	"A well put together edition."

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	"Another out of print book but gives you some insight"

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	"Based on Partimento, well worth exploring as a complementary alternative to species counterpoint."

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	"Has some interesting elements with lots of exercises"

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	"A wide range of examples from literature"

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	"Bit of a gem if a little cold. Will certainly clear any issues you have concerning Double Counterpoint and Canon"

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	"A paraphrase of Zarlino but well worth getting none the less."

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	"An interesting book with interesting examples."

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	"Not purely a counterpoint book but has sections on fugal writing"

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	"Pretty much where it all starts"

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	"A great book and only worth getting if you can source a copy for under £60.00"

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	"The appendix in vol 3 contains a number of JSB figured bass exercises."

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	"Get it for inspiration"