The Study of Counterpoint from Johann Joseph Fux's Gradus Ad Parnassum | Johann Joseph Fux
The most celebrated book on counterpoint is Fux's great theoretical work GRADUS AD PARNASSUM. Since its appearance in 1725, it has been used by and has directly influenced the work of many of the great composers, including J.S. Bach, Haydn, and Beethoven. Originally written in Latin, this work has been translated in to the principal European languages. The present translation by Alfred Mann is the first faithful rendering in English, presenting the essence of Fux's teachings.
The Study of Counterpoint from Johann Joseph Fux's Gradus Ad Parnassum |