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Fugue (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the intricate world of fugue, a complex musical form that has fascinated composers for centuries. The author takes a unique approach, moving away from the rigid rules of earlier theorists to explore the actual practices of the great masters, particularly J.S. Bach. He argues that Bach's fugues are the pinnacle of the art form and that his systematic methods should serve as the foundation for all study. The book carefully analyzes Bach's forty-eight fugues in the "Well-Tempered Clavier," as well as works by Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, and other prominent composers, to establish a new framework for understanding fugal construction. The author challenges traditional views on subjects like the "answer," a transposed version of the main theme, and clarifies the nuances of real and tonal answers based on the composer's choices. He also examines the roles of countersubjects, expositions, episodes, and stretti, highlighting the creative freedom composers exercised within these structural elements. This comprehensive exploration of fugue, grounded in the practices of musical giants, is a must-read for serious students of music composition and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this compelling and enduring musical form. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Book Title: Fugue (Classic Reprint)

Number of Pages: 278 Pages

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Publication Year: 2015

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