57-445 Counterpoint in 18th-Century Composition

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

In this course, the student will study how to write twopart counterpoint within the harmonic framework of 18thcentury instrumental music. The focus of study will be J.S. Bachs inventions, and writing will be directed towards composing several complete inventions in that style.Prerequisites Harmony I and Harmony II or permission of the instructor. This course is designed for composers, theory minors, Bach lovers, keyboard majors, and anyone who wants to seriously sharpen their tonal writing skills.

Prerequisites: 57-408

Offered: Spring 2027

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