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SIXTH THOUSAND.

NOVELLO,

EWER AND
Edited by Sir

CO.'S

MUSIC PRIMERS.

JOHN STAINER.

Double

Counterpoint
AND

CANON
BY

J.

FREDERICK BRIDGE
HUS. DOC, OXOM,;

ORGANIST AND MASTER OF THE CHORISTERS OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY; PROFESSOR OF HARMONY AND THE ORGAN AT THE NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR MUSIC, KENSINGTON, AND AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE SCHOOL OF ART; LATE ORGANIST OF THE CATHEDRAL, AND LECTURER ON HARMONY AND MUSICAL COMPOSITION AT THE OWENS COLLEGE, MANCHESTER; EXAMINER IN MUSIC TO THE UNIVERSITIES OF OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE (x888).

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INTRODUCTION.
Those who propose
study Double Counterpoint and Canon

to

should already have acquired the art of writing the various species
of Simple Counterpoint in four or five parts, together with a

good knowledge of harmony.


student

There seems no reason why the


this preliminary work, should

who has been through

be

debarred the use of the resources of modern harmony


writing his examples.
If

when

he has diligently worked

at

Simple

Counterpoint, with

its restricted

progressions of melody and har-

mony, he
far as is

will not fail to feel its

good influence, and

to apply, as

consistent with the greater ireedom he

now

enjoys,

its

many
The

valuable precepts.
application of Double Counterpoint and
all

Canon

to fugal

writing will, in

probability, be the
first

direction in

which the

student will
the art.

make

the

use of his knowledge of this branch of


it

With

this in

view the Author has thought

well to

choose

many
it is

of his examples from works of a fugal character.


in this style of

Although
point
is

composition that Double Counterit

most used and most necessary, yet


in

has often been

employed

music not of a fugal character, examples of and

references to

which are g^ven


its

in the course of this work,


will be

and

many
those

opportunities for

happy introduction

found by

who

take the pains to master a subject so necessary and

so useful to the true musician.

iv

INTRODUCTION.

An
rules;

effort

has been

made

to avoid

all

useless and pedantic

but at the
until
in

same

time, for the student, rules are absolutely

necessary,
justify

he -has acquired the

knowledge which
while he
is

will

him

departing from the

strict letter

observing

the spirit.

The Author's

best thanks are due to Miss Smart, for kindly

allowing him to insert the interesting canon by Mendelssohn,


hitherto unpublished (No. ip of Appendix)
;

to F. Locker, Esq., for


ori;

bringing to his notice and permitting him to copy from the


ginal MS., the canon by J. S.

Bach (No. 9 of Appendix)

to

Dr. Gladstone for Example 128, together with


suggestions
;

many

valuable
for kind

and

to

James Higgs, Esq., Mus. Bac,

assistance and most useful advice which his well-known acquire-

ments and

special studies in this branch of the musical art

hav;

rendered invaluable.

The Cuoistees, Westmifstbf Aensr.


Septemoer, ibSi.

CONTENTS.
CHAPTER
Definition of point in
I.

PAOB

Double Counterpoint General rules Double Counterthe octave Examples Double Counterpoint in the fifteenth Examples Subjects to which Double Counterpoints may be added Examples of models derived from simple phrase

15

CHAPTER
Double Counterpoint
in the tenth

II.
,
-

Examples
Examples

l6~a4

CHAPTER
Double Counterpoint
in the twelfth

III.

25

^33

CHAPTER
Added
thirds

IV.

Examples
CHAPTF" "

34

3S
^45

Counterpoints invertible in various intervals

Examples
VI.

39

CHAPTER
Triple and quadruple counterpoints point Example

Examples Quintuple counterVII.

46

5a
57

CHAPTER
Imitation

Strict

and

free

Examples
CHAPTER
VIII.

53

Imitation

Free Examples Strict by contrary movement By diminution By Imitation by augmentation Examples augmentation and contrary motion By diminution and con. . . trary motion With reversed accents Examples

58

63
75

CHAPTER
Partial

IX.
vifhich

imitation imitations

Examples Chorales

on

are constructed

64

CHAPTER

X.

Canonicalimitation Origin of term Examples

....

7679

VI

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER
Canons
:

XI.

PAOE

Infinite Finite by augmentation Infinite by augmentation By diminution Retrograde Circular Examples


Finite
.

80

gi

CHAPTER
Polymorphous canon

XII.
.

Examples Sequential canonExample


CHAPTER
XIII.
four in two

92

96 100

Methods of exhibiting canons

OpenCloseCanon
CHAPTER
XIV.

Round

97

Hints to the Student

To compose a canon Modulation in canon


APPENDIX.

loi

102 12a

Examplef) of Double Counterpoint

io'>

INDEX.

Paraoraph.

EXAMPLB.

free parts to model for Double Coun. terpoint in tenth . . . | Added thirds to models for Double Counter- \ . point . j Addition of accidentals in inversion of model Addition of accidentals in inversion in the]

Added

3559, a, b, c; 60, 61, 62, 63, 64


29.

42; 51,6
68 to 74

30

39. c; 40, e

tvirelfth

43
J

Antecedent

Canon

circular (per tonos)


, .

80 91

(g6 (note ,106,


108 117 to 124 102 109 96, 97 100 lOI

107,

136, 14a

close

by diminution
enigmatical
finite
finite

,,

....
. .
. .

137 '33
124, 125

by augmentation infinite by augmentation


infinite or perpetual
.

.
.

129
130. 131 126, 127

open polymorphous
' '

with coda

retrograde sequential

.... ....
.

99.
117

128
I

no to
"5
9329.

13

103 to 105

137 to 143, 133 to 135..

H3

Canoni Chromatic notes

progressions
Clefs prefixed to a close canon Contracted parts subjects ,,

..... ....
.

118, 124 3 (notes to Sec. i) 3 (Sec. 3)


!

oblique motion generally 1 employed f Contrary in Double Counterpoint at the)

Contrary and

3 (Sec. 3)

tenth
,,

....

34

motion

3 (Sec. 3)

Counterpoints invertible. in various intervals

Consequent
Crossing of parts . . Double Counterpoint . Double Counterpoints most used

65 to 71 81
3 (Sec. 2)
1
.

75 to 81

VI 11

INDEX.

Paragraph.

Example.

Double Counterpoint in the octave


15 to 24
.

iifteenth

7 (note), 21

25 to 30

II

11

octave displayed 1 at the doubleSve J octave inverted I at the fifteenth J


tenth
twelfth.

19.

3 (notes to Sec. i),]

1,

25
3 (notes to Sec.i),]
(

461050; 76,4
62 to 69, 78, 79

.1

I.

II

41

tenth combined with thatintheSve

59-

tenth,modeland'
inversion at the time. thireleventh,

40. 58.
37, u, b,
3 (note to Sec 8, 10, 34 (Sec.
8, 10,
c,

same

,,

I,

and fourteenth Example of simple model elaborated Expansion of parts Fourth, augmented Fifth, dimmished or minor Figures denoting the interval in which a) canon is made J
teenth,
.

...
.

d, t

.... ....
.

34

(Sec.

41
144, u, b 122, b

119

Fugue in epidiapason Fuga ligata

93>94
i2g (Sec 126 (Sec,
I,

General rules Hints to attain clearness in canonic writing How to avoid modulation in a canon
.

Imitation

by augmentation

and diminution,!

combined with contrary motion J by diminution


canonical . . on a chorale by contrary motion
>
. .

,.

free or irregular in two parts, with independent)

.... .... .... ....


.

4),

2 3.4) 127

76. 8385,

III

"3.
112

"4

84. 88,91 90.


81
.

79

iig to 121 105 to no 96 to 99

accompaniment

100 to 104
88, 8g, g

partial or periodical

retrograde {per rede ei retro} or cancrissans J reversed accents (per arsin ei tkesin) reverse retrograde ,, strict or regular ,, on a theme or canto fermo Methods of exhibiting canons when written

...

87.

....
.

86. 87. 77.78 89.


117 3 (Sec.
i)

"5
90 to 95 116 to iiS

Model
Modifications of terminations in Double) Copnterpoint in tenth and twelfth J Octave on gccented beat Qniission of accidentals in inversion ofmodel for Peble ConjiteFpoipt in tenth /

....
.

29 (note) 14.

29.

39. 6

INDEX.

!x

Paragraph.

Example.

Origin of the term " canon " . . Partial or periodic imitation. Preparation and resolution of seventh in Double Counterpoint at the twelfth Progressions by similar motion in Double Counterpoint at the tenth PiOposition

93

51,52
34 (Sec. 80 72 to 74
.

58,59
I, 2, 3)

Quadruple Counterpoint Quintuple Counterpoint Reversed clef and time signature


Riddle

.....
.

41

Canon

Round

....

75 103 log 126


16
i2>
.

88 8g 133

Rule for discovering the inversion of any| interval (Sir J. Goss) Seventh diminished Simple model from which others are derived
Sixth augmented Sixths in Double Counterpoint at the tenth twelfth ,> >, I. Solution
Stretto

13.34 (Sec, 1.3


3).

41
37, a, b, 41. 57
c,

24.
11,34 (Sec. 2, 31 to 33 47. 48, 51 log 116

d,

50

Subjects to which counterpoints may be added Suspension of the second . fourth ,, seventh . ninth ,, ,, Table of inversions in the octave tenth . twelfth ,, Third, diminished Thirds in Double Counterpoint at the tenth . Triple Counterpoint

36.
36. 37.

53.54

32 to 36 43 44, 60, 61
44. 47. 49

37

38,54 16.
27
.

45,61

43.44
31 to 33 72 to 74 126

81 to 87
(38, a,b,c; 40, a. 6, c

To compose a canon

Two ways

of inverting in the tenth

Unessential note

Unprepared discords

..... ....
.

28,30
7

4
22
.

Use of three staves in inverting exercises Usual method of describing canons

9a.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT & CANON.


i^se;^-!

CHAPTER
I.

I.

when both

may

is said to be in double counterpoint admit of double employment, i.e., when either act as upper or lower part in other words, when they

TWO-PART phrase
subject's

will invert

F*^=r=
Ex.
I.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

General Rules.
constitute the
for inversion, which together model a convenient term which will be used henceforth in this work must never be separated by a greater interval than that into which fhey are to invert.
(i.)

The two phrases intended

In Ex. I the phrases are never more than an octave apart, because they are designed for double counterpoint in the octave. If this interval were exceeded the parts would not invert. In Ex. 3, a, the interval of an octave is exceeded, and at b is given what should be the inversion of the same.

Ex.

3.

n i <;r-:J**-

=PI

^SiP^
10 II 13

^ S P^3
are concerned,
is

m
4, a, b).

It will be seen that at Ex. 3, i, * * * no inversion takes place ; the parts are merely contracted, and the effect of both passages, so far as the last two chords

essentially the

same (Ex.

IZ3Z

ma
m
3

Ex.4.

m10 II
'

13

Ex. 5, a, is a model for double counterpoint in the tenth (see page 16), in at T * this interval (a tenth) is exceeded. An inversion of the model is given at b. It will be seen that the faults in the model result in the parts being merely contracted, not inverted, at the places marked * .

which

Ex.
N

3.

Model for
\

d.c. in

tenth

Hi \- rj *-#
II la

--

GENERAL RULES.

Inversion.

-^2
Lower
part of model a tenth higher.

>!--

'^J

JjJJN^^ij.jjL a

For a corrected form of the above example see page i8. Ex. 6, a, is a model for double counterpoint in the twelfth (see page 25) witK similar faults. At b it is inverted with the same results.

Ex.6. M a Model for d.c. in twelfth.

'

Q
--.

J==f
^. ^.
13 14

:$=&:

:t=E

^m^=^^

Inversion.

pr^r

:$:

It
part of

--f^

^P
&c. <-J

^
(2.)

Lower

model a twelfth higher.

'

-.

The

parts should not cross in the model.

It will be seen- in Ex. 7, a, b, that the effect of the -intervals marked * * is rpractically the same. In this case the intervals marked * * ' in the model a are expanded, not inverted, at b.

Ex.

7.

gS
m g^=^
T^"jyr

n
a^

rs*

!-

^Si ^^B
*
I

4
(3.)

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

subjects forming the model should be well conas to length of notes and melodic progression, contrary motion being always preferable to similar motion ; the two parts will thus possess individuality and be easily distinguished from one another. It is well that they should not begin together, but that one should enter after a short rest (see

The two

trasted both

preceding examples).
of course, be understood from the Introduction is not confined to the progressions and chords used in simple counterpoint in the strict style. While, however, chromatic progressions and unprepared discords are available, it must be remembered that the model will probably be heard alone {i.e., without accompanying parts), and therefore a somewhat strict rather than free use of such discords is advisable.
4.

It

will,

to this

work that the student

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT

IN

THE OCTAVE.

5. The intervals of the fifth and fourth are those which will most require the student's care when constructing the model.
6. The perfect (or major) fifth, although consonant in the This model, becomes by inversion a discord, viz., a fourth. condition must therefore be provided for, and as a fourth will seldom appear upon the accented beat without preparation, the Upon the unacfifth must conform to this usage (Ex. 8, a, b). cented beat fifths and fourths are of course often taken without preparation, especially when they occur as passing notes (Ex. 8, c), or by conjunct movement in at least one of the parts (Ex. 8, d).

Ex.8.

i
7.

3L
^C2=

uaz
=pzz

=g=

=r

T=^

The bar marked d

is

not very good in two-part writing.

Even upon the accented beat cases may occur where these maybe used without preparation, particularly when one of the notes forming the interval is an unessential note. At Ex. 9. a, is an unprepared fourth upon the accented beat, the E in the upper of the two parts being clearly an unessential- note,
intervals

an appoggiatura.

INVERSION IN THE OCTAVE.

^^^1
Ex.
g.

The above
par. 2i).

is

double counterpoint in the fifteenth or double octave (see

8. The augmented fourth (Ex. lo, a, b,c) and its inversion, the diminished (or minor) fifth (Ex. lo, d, e, /), may be freely used on either accented or unaccented beats.

Inversion.

g. The avoidance of consecutive major fifths is of course necessary, and the student will understand that consecutive major fourths are equally objectionable.

lo. Some authors allow a major fourth, followed by an augmented fourth (Ex. II, a), resulting, when inverted, in a major fifth, followed by a minor (or diminished) fifth (Ex. ii, b); but these fourths should be avoided unless the model is accompanied by another part, which renders such harmony unobjectionable

(Ex. II,

c).

Ex.

II.

gfF^;
G

ll

^-ljl f_tf-H=^

;'-<^;

ll

If the first note of the lower part at Ex. ii,b,

be removed, as the
II.

were dotted, all objection would would then be a passing note (Ex. ii, d).

The augmented sixth (Ex. 12, a) cannot be used because inversion, a diminished third (Ex. 12, 6), must be avoided in two-part writing.
its

a
Ex. 12.

"^

-P"

jlBSl

6
12.
its

DOUBI-E COUNTEJlPOmX AND C^NON.

The diminished seventh may be used

if

care be taken in

resolution, as, for example, if one of the notes forming the interval be resolved before the other (Ex. 13, a b), or if, resolving on a fifth, such resolution falls on the unaccented beat ; but this is not recommended (Ex. 13, c).
Ex. 13.

i
'I

A=[^A

r^rW^fZ
14, a),

H
I i

"p^^^~p"

iri-

13.
fifth

The diminished seventh should


on the accent (Ex.

not be resolved upon a because in its inversion a fourth

results (Ex. 14, b).

Ex.

'$

-W=^

14. The octave becomes by inversion an unison, and in this species of double counterpoint should be .used sparingly, except at the beginning and end of the model, or perhaps occasionally as an unaccented note. It should not be taken by a skip on the accented beat, especially by similar motion.
15. With the exception of the fourth and fifth, to which special attention has been called, those intervals which are discords in the model (the seconds and sevenths) are discords in the inversion (becoming sevenths and seconds respectively), and the concords in the model (the thirds, sixths, and octaves) are concords in the inversion, becoming sixths, thirds, and unisons respectively.

16.

The
-.

following table ..shows the result of inversion in the

octave

Model

...

Inversion

It

may

Goss

in his "

perhaps be useful to mention the rule given by Sir J. Rudiments of Harmony," for discovering the inver-

sion of any interval [in the octave] by referring to the number g, " since each interval when added to its inversion will make up that

This rjile may, of course, be expanded to apply to inversion in other intervals, the principle being to add one to the number of the interval in which the inversion is to be made. Thus, for inversion in the tenth (see par. 27)- each interj^al added to its inversion will make 11, and for inversion in the twelfth

number."

INVERSION IN THE OCTAVE.


(see pars. 43 and 44) each interval added to its inversion will the addition of one is necessary, because the central 13
;

make

note on which the inversion turns

is

counted twice, thus

are give' of the inversions do not appear in the compositions from which they are extracted, in the keys here given. The inversions of the first few examples which follow are, however, given in the same keys as their respective models, in order that each counterpoint and its inversion may be more readily seen by the student. It is not thought necessary to adhere to this plan throughout the work.
17.

6 = g. Examples of double counterpoint in the octave

if 3 +

below.

Some

Ex. 15.

Model.

Handel,

Oboe Concerto,

i r=^ i s^
b

^'--L^r
d *

^m

Inversion.

$ I^E
E^
#--

^
t=^ p=s=
T3i

^
^

tr

^
in B|?.

$m
ie^
6

Ex. a

16.

Model.

Handel.

Te Deum

atl^i^p^z^izhzi
?3=

PH * P

Inversion.

T^Tm
gjj -2_g=

izi:

^i
?

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


Ex. 17. a

lit:

3^ ^^
Model.
Inversion.

GusTAV Merkel.
<s^

Organ Fugue.

*
=t=

"rrrcriTi

lit

i^
6

.JTJPrl^^J
-a
3z^
1:!?::?^:
<>

^
p
Kyrie.

i
i
a

:e

=PP

M ^
Ex. 18.

&^
Leo.

Model.

fe^

^
-r,

m fTf

^
.WIl
<i*

-^ r

=^^

^S
i

f frn*

1=4

^^4

-> f

i^

i Inversion. ^. *
!">

~7rr

t^*

&
Ex
ig.

?^^^^

r?

i
i

Model.

Haydn.

Creation,

^^kmxTjVj

=^

JNVERSIDN IN THE OCTAVE


6
-\i

jg

Inversion.
:

^,-r-n-

^^ s
35ES

m
SI

m^
Ex. 20. a Model.

^^^

f=w^

i8. The inversions of the models which follow are given as they stand in the compositions from which they are extracted.

KiRNBERGER.

Inversion.

:t-

The skip of a third at * * is necessary for " tonal " reasons. See Primer on " Fugue," par. 34. The C at is replaced by B in the movement from which this is taken, for contextual reasons.
ig. The following model is also double counterpoint in the octave, although it is, so to speak, accidentally displayed at the double octave, but that it is not truly in the .fifteenth: is evident from the fact that the upper part maybe brought down an octave; In or vice versd, without involving any crossing of the parts. practical composition it frequently happens that double counter^ point, essentially in the octave, is exhibited both in the model and its invfersion at the distance of two or even -three octaves. The difference between this and double counterpoint in the fifteenth will be seen further on.

10
Ex. 21. a Model.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


From PoRPORA.

pig

rjcsz

\
\

u^

f^i^

#r-=^^^rcr^nr'' M "
6

H '1

Inversion
r? iR ^

^^
aii

fe S

f7t:frrir-G^f-|f
ii

20. Still more often, when the model is within the octave, the inversion is exhibited at the double octave (fifteenth), the upper part being transposed two octaves lower, or the lower part two octaves higher, or both parts an octave in opposite directions. The following (Ex. 22 to 24) are inverted on the latter plan.

Ex. 22. a Model,


,

|iS

-P

^-F^
P

From an Organ Fugue by Albrechtsberger.


:t

^
%

r f

j^r,

m
"

M^
b

Inversion.

;C_i:

r-^^F

INVERSION IN THE FIFTEENTH.


Ex. 23.

II
Art of Fugue.

I ^^ ^

Model.

Bach.
Ti

i ^E
6

:ii>^

^^M ^rrmrr-n^m
6

Inversion.

^^Jf=^

^
Ex. Z4.

^^m ^ a
W^^Si^
Organ Fugue
in

Model.

GusTAv Merkel.

A minor.

^
b -<'

Inversion.

^m

I*.

i
t

-ti

i-

^g^

f =B:

S^^ F yi
IN

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT

THE FIFTEENTH.

21. Double counterpoint in the fifteenth (double octave) is essentially the same as double counterpoint in the octave, except that the wider interval (two octaves instead of one) allows Although, as greater scope for the two parts forming the model. was said in par. 20, double counterpoint in the octave is often

inverted at the double octave (fifteenth), the upper part of the model being transposed two Octaves lower, or the lower part two octaves higher, or both parts an octave in opposite directions, it

fz

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT.

ANt> CANiON.

should be observed that a model for double countei point in the fifteenth cannot be contracted so as to invert in the octave^ Some examples of double counterpoint in the fifteenth are given

below

Ex
a

25.

Model.

000

Beethoven.

Et vitam, Mass
-rj-

in

D.

i
te^ SE

^
:Phe:

\i

r}

\'

Arv ff ^
I

m
J

Inversion.

3E^
fi fi
f-i

r f f f f

m-^W^

r 1^^

F4=4=

i^#
Ex. 26.

^^
JOMELLi.
Requiem.

M ^ ^
a
;

Model.

^i>

-J-h

f=r=mi
=F^
=t=F
^

Inversion.

i ^^

:k

^F=F=*:

^^

v_^ *

'

g>

ss

32=

=pz;

fefc^
Ex. 27. a Model.

Marthji.

INVERSION IN THE FIFTEENTH


6

I3k

Inversion.

1
:ft

J -i.

pn^^t--^
.
i

m
^

Pi^^ s

t=& ^a

T =F+=F
'r t=i=t

-ftr
D

=t=t=

^rrrl^"-^
D

&c.

The rest at takes the place of the note in the model, Martini evidently regarding the figure given in the inversion as the real counter-subject. The appears in another part when the model is inverted.^

Ex. 28.

Model.

Handel.

$ g^

^^r^rif-H
&c.

m
6

42-

b y>

s-

-*

:^
:?2Z

^
:?2-

pc

i ^
&ci

Inversion.

:^E
fe^

=k

^^
Ex. 2g.

r- 'h^Um
r
Haydn.

^
o
J

Model.

-f3-

n^^rf ^^"X^

fr^^^j:^ r-rr(
Inversion.

^b''(M,rjj-^feff^^^
Hrufc

^^ ^ ^^

:^

^^

H
Ex. 30. a Model.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

^ n
,

-^-

^^

.rjj
I i

a
B^a

Martini.

^fe 1^
b

Inversion.

^^^^ffil r""r^-'^'

^e l^g

At * a slight alteration of the counter-subject leads to a contraction of the paits, the lower being brought an octave nearer the upper than its proper position by inversion in the fifteenth. The possibility of this arises from the fact that the model was at this point within the limit of an octave.
22. The Student should now construct models of double counterpoint in the octave and fifteenth by the aid of the precepts and examples already given. It will be found advisable to use three staves in the way indicated in Ex. 31, as we are thus enabled to see readily what the intervals in the model become when inverted. The two uppier staves of Ex. 31 contain the model the two lower its inversion in the octave
; :

i EE
Model.
Inversion.

^^
3

Intervals ] in the Model.

i ^S
Intervals inverted.

=F7=P
7

^
,

Subjects to which Double Counterpoints may be added. 23. For those who at first find it difficult to construct 6o<A subjects forming the model, a few subjects are appended, to which double counterpoints may be added.
Ex. 32.

J.

F. B.

SUBJECTS, AND VARIED MODEL.


Ex. 33-

15

Albrechtsbeeger.

Ex. 34.

i ^i^
Ex. 35. Ex. 36.

S
T ^'

-^
f p f
=t

Telemann.

Albrechtsberger.

Handel.

^U^rrHc^r u

24. When first constructing original models the student need only venture upon simple phrases, to be afterwards ornamented and elaborated in various ways. Ex. 37, a, is a very simple model for double counterpoint in the octave. Ex. 37, h, c, d, e, are model* in all essential particulars derived from Ex. 37, aa
Ex. 37.

J.

F. B.

i
iE

3!

-77-

Tf
-

te^ ^^^ tfT^'^uirrir^ r-T


u-^f-^

^P^=f=

iS
i
The

r
tf

=Ef

i=t^
-p

r
varied model at b
at
<:

^
r

I-

7^
<>

_P

aj

is formed chiefly by the by adopting a sequential form in the a chromatic note in the lower part; at d and e the original model, and in the latter case also ^bminant at bar 2. The models at b and c axe those at d and e for inversion in the fifteenth.

notes

aid of passing and auxiliary upper part, and introducing by exceeding the limits of by modulating to the subfor inversion in the octave,

CHAPTER
DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT
25.
is

II,

IN

THE TENTH.

Although taken next in order, this counterpoint by itself by no means next in value, inversion in the twefth being used far more frequently. There is, however, an incidental variety of double counterpoint in the tenth, combined with that in the octave, of considerable value and interest, which will be fully, treated of further on. (See par. 59.) 26. The general ruleson pages2,3,and4 must be borne in mind. 27. When the subjects are inverted in the tenth above or below, the consonances in the model change into other consonances, thus
:

Model
Inversion

10
i

8 3

6
5

8
:

10

and the dissonances


Model
Inversion

into other dissonances, thus


g

4
7

g 28. By the use of three staves as suggested in par. 22, the student will easily discover the inversions which the intervals in the model involve (see also par. 16). This method, however, will show only one inversion, whereas there are two ways of inverting a model for double counterpoint in the tenth, the two This will be inversions differing considerably in their effect.

best seen from an example. Ex. 38, a, is a model b shows the inversion of the upper part a tenth below, c the inversion of the lower part a tenth above, both inversions being rendered in accordance with the signature of the model.
;

Ex. 38.
M

Model.

Albrechtsberger.

^
b

sr

dLi^

I*

Inversion.

i;

E
Upp^ paTt a*ten^ bllow^

i1

INVERSION IN THE TENTH.

J7

14;=^
Lower
part a tenth above.

^
E
=p=i=
ii;;^

i =e=q^-

29. Such inversions will often be satisfactory enough, but if the model contains chromatic notes, or notes inducing modulation, the result in the inversions will generally be that some modification of one or other of the parts will be necessary. In some cases this may be by the omission of an accidental employed in the model, in others by the addition of an accidental.

Ex. 39,

a, is a

sharp marked * dental being omitted at *


;

G by the F
Ex. 39.

model commencing in C major and modulating to, 6 is one of the inversions, the accic is another inversion containing an
;

additional accidental at *.
a

^^

Model.

i8
30.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


At par. 28
it

was

said there were two

ways of inverting

higher part being But .put down a tenth lower, or the lower part a tenth higher. these inversions may be arrived at by other processes, some subjects inverting more agreeably in one way than in another. Ex. 40, a, is a model for inversion in the tenth

model

for double counterpoint in the tenth, the

Ex. 40.

P-r

3=P

'

^Jlj^ -*--i-r-r

^g
At
h

h the model (a) is inverted by taking the lower part an octave higher and the upper part a third lower :

fs
Lower
part an octave higker.
third lower.


Upper part a

^^
At
t the

t-^-^ *
d

^^
:

same model

third higher

K
m

is inverted by taking the lower part a and the upper part an octave lower

^^
Lower
part a third higher.
lower,

Upper part an octave

fiigal

fe

factory.

Notice the numerous accidentals necessary to render the inversion satisThe usefulness of this method of inversion for the purposes of
writing
is

^ W^
F=^

modulation in

obvious.

31. As thirds become octaves when inverted, they must not be used consecutively. Sixths become fifths and follow the same rule, but in some cases (see par. 34 (3), and Ex. 41, A, t, f) consecutive sixths are possible.

INVERSION IN THE TENTH.


32.

'9

single thirds and sixths must be used with judgment, in the inversion they become octaves and fifths respectively, and, however taken, they of necessity render the harmony somewhat bare. reference to Ex. 40 will show

Even

remembering that

this.

33.
in
fifths

two

should not approach these intervals by similar motion if by inversion objectionable hidden octaves and are produced.
parts,

We

34. It is apparent from par. 31 that contrary and oblique motion must be generally employed. A few progressions, however, where the parts niave by similar motion may be used, viz. (i) A wwyB i fourth, followed by an augmented fourth (Ex. 41, a), becoming in the inversion, by the aid of accidentals (see par. 29), a minor seventh, followed by a diminished seventh (Ex. 41, b, c).

A perfect )Mttfi^r fifth, followed by a diminished owiminor (Ex. 41, d), becoming in the inversion a major sixth, followed by an augmented sixth (Ex. 41, e), or a minor sixth, followed by a major sixth (Ex. 41,/) :
(2)
fifth

Ex. 41.

^Lower
part a

'^

tenth above.

Model.

^m
^-l^lMs^jp
r T
f28).
effect

Upper

part a tenth below.

Observe the different

produced by the two inversions (see par.

(3) It is obvious that a minor seventh, followed by a diminished seventh (Ex. 41, b and c), producing the fourths at a, and the sixths at e and/, producing the fifths at d, are equally allowable.

35. In a two-part phrase these progressions, particularly the fourths, should be avoided. If, however, other parts are pro-

ceeding at the same moment with the counterpoint, they may niore readily be admitted, their imperfections being at least hidden if not made good. The questionable progressions in Ex. 41 are given in Ex. 42 with an added free part.

20
Ex. 42

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


Fourths with lower
free part.

Fifths with lower


free part.

Sevenths with inner


free part

36. The suspensions of the second and fourth occur only in the lower part, i.e., the note causing either discord must be prepared and resolved in the lowest part. The second must not be prepared by a third as at Ex. 43, a, or hidden octaves \yill be produced when the passage is inverted (b). The second may be prepared by the unison (c), fifth (rf), or sixth {e). The hidden octaves produced by the inversion of d and e could be softened (See small in effect by suitable accompanying harmonies.

notes.)
Ex. 43.

m
i

m^m
1
3E

Inversion.

<^

Model.

i
augmented

37. As has been seen in Ex. 41 certain fourths and sevenths are admissible without preparation, particularly the dominant and diminished sevenths, with their inversions the major and

But a suspension of the fourth takes place fourths. only in the lower part (as was said in par. 36), and is generally resolved into a fifth or sixth (Ex. 44, a, b, c). The suspension of the seventh will occur in the upper part, and will resolve into a sixth or fifth (Ex. 44, d, e,f):

f^rn^rj^rr1
4
5

^
,6,
.

...

-^Q-ljT^ujm^j
76
73
75

&

&

38. The progressions contained in the two upper staves of Ex. 43, c, d, e, show the preparation and resolution of the suspended ninth. It should be added that when the ninth falls
to its note of resolution, the lower part

may

rise a third

{i.e.,

to

INVERSION IN THE TENTH.


the
first

21

inversion of the chord on which the ninth would resolve, a), or a fourth {i.e., to another chord a triad on the fourth above Ex. 45, b):

Ex. 45,

Ex. 45.

zpz^-b

r
9

39.

The
:

following are examples of double counterpoint in

the tenth

Ex. 46.

Schneider.

W'T'~=rf^~w~i
Model.

r~r

22
Ex. 48.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


a

^i

Model. O -e[

A. F. C. KoLLMAtW.

&c.

^^
6

^^ S
:^^^

TT5T1
ai^TK;

Inversion.

iH
^L

b-

s
I I

^
c

-i
Lower

-*-

=1=

part a tenth higher.

<!'

P =g
Inversion,

^^
::^czK
third lower.

c:Sja^,St
I

Upper part a
Ex. 49. u. Model..

^^ E
:^^=F
6

^ -p^^ir^trrr r =^^
,

A. F. C. KOLLMANN.
'f
I

<o

>

>

^^
BS

r*^^

T<*

P =t=t:

Inversion.

i
L

=FFF=
Lower

^
is

-TT
m'

part a tenth higher.

In Ex. 49,

a, the

suspended seventh at

fifth (see par. 37).

resolved (ornamentally) \ ii into a

INVERSION IN THE TENTH.

83
Albrechtsberoer.

^
a

Ex. 50.

Model,
=P2=

^
-mJ

3z iF=F

m^
i
b'

-00-4:4=r:

^-

Inversion.
(',

^F=r

q?=:
=1=1=

=tii

rf-P^-d:

zs:t:

S.2?;

m^
The

^
:

* *)

-m0=!=iiB
which necessitates a
slight
I

parts

alteration
par. 31).

move in thirds here (Ex. 50, a, when the parts are inverted, to

avoid consecutive octaves (see


it

often possible to use an inversion of one of the subjects at the same time with the model, thus giving a three-part phrase. Here follow some
is

40. In double counterpoint at the tenth

examples
Ex. 51.

Schneider.

'

t=t=
MODEI..

Inversion.

&%
Ex. 52.

wrrH-\m
a

=r^:pa

=1=1=

:f^-0-

^
J * p"
I

Reicha.

Model.

^m
Inversion.

ZC2Z

24

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

g^g^
$

^
n=t:

=P=P
1 I I

^
^
b
1^1;
(:

II

=P=I?:

=l=t

The following inversion is obtained by taking the lower part a third higher^ and the upper part an octave lower. An added part, such as is suggested in small notes at * would remove all objection to the inversion
:

^
=P-p76,

Inversion.

r^H^^

T3~

4=t

ip=t:
I

^m
will

Another important example of this counterpoint

be found in Ex.

c.

CHAPTER
DOUBLE CpUNTERPOINT

III.

IN

THE TWELFTH.

41. Double counterpoint in the twelfth is, in point of usefulness, next to double counterpoint in the octave.

42.

The

rules

on pages

2, 3,

and 4 must be remembered.'

the subjects are inverted in the twelfth above or 43. below, all the dissonances change into other dissonances except the seventh, which becomes a sixth. Model
Inversion

When

4
Concord

9
6

44. All the

the sixth

consonances change into other consonances except which becomes a seventh.

Model

26

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

46. As the third becomes a tenth, and vice versa, these intervals can be readily used, and may be taken by similar motion. For the other intervals contrary and oblique motion will be found

generally necessary.
47. The sixth when inverted becomes a seventh, and will often require preparation. The preparation and resolution must be in the lower part, as this becomes the dissonance when inverted (Ex. 54, a,b).
Ex. 54,
'

a
znt:

Model,

Inversion.

^
^

m
32
7 6
~r?~

IZSZ

4:

When, however, the sixth inverts into a dominant or diminished seventh, preparation is not necessary. It may also be used as a yassing note.
,

48. Two sixths (Ex. 55, a) which by inversion produce a minor -seventh followed by a diminished seventh (Ex. 55, b) may

be used.

From Marpurq,
b

ed.

by Choron.

^^=i=
Ex. 5S.

INVERSION IN THE TWELFTH.


-

27

50.

The augmented

sixth producing

by inversion; a dimit)ished

seventh needs no preparation (Ex. 57).


Ex. 57.

Inversion.

Model.

^ e $ S

^
-rr-

mz =t=
51. The sixth does- not usually (see, however, next paragraph) prepare a seventh in the upper pari, as it is itself a discord when

inverted.

The seventh maybe prepared by any concord except


{i.e.,

the sixth
to

by the third, fifth, octave, or tenth), and the note which the seventh falls generally rises a second (Ex. 58, a) or fourth (Ex. 58, 6), i.e., it takes the usual progression of the bass of
chord of the seventh, which
Ex. 58.
it

becomes when inverted.

Inversion..
.

Model.

S
i -^

m
7
7

zz
7 6

i
2z:

zz:

32:

-e

following example (from Kirnberger) shows that a occasionally prepare a seventh. In this case, the latter being resolved ornamentally, does not follow the progression suggested in par. 51,
52. sixth

The

may

Ex. 59.

Model.

^ ^m
'

Kirnberger.

Inversion.

1.J-

as
S3.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CAKON.

The suspended

fourth (in the upper part),

when

inverted,

becomes a suspended second.


Ex. 60.

^
Model.

.g

-^

^i

$
Inversion.
-

-cr-

m54. The suspended ninth (also in the upper part) becomes by inversion a suspended fourth, falling to a iifth (Ex. 61, a). This harmony is so bare that the suspension is best avoided in the model unless there are accompanying parts. If this be the case, the ninth may sometimes be taken without preparation. (Ex. 61, b.c.)
RiCHTER. H

Ex. 61.

,^1

-t-

J J

INVERSION.

Model.

55.

Some examples

of double counterpoint in the twelfth are

given below.

^
^S

Ex. 62. a Model.

KiRNBERGER.

^^

m
I I I

=S=p:

qtqt

NJ-

^
Model.

^
b

INVERSION IN THE TWELFTH.

29

Inversion.

m^
f
pr^^=p
,
\ \ \

=PC5:

Ex. 63.

f^ i^^^ Lower
Inversion.

^
1=t

Reicha.

part a twelfth higher.

^f ^a
:*
I2-

5.V ^'tvSJ-^ J

rt

i:

T=p:

SI
F

There
give
c

is

also this inversion,

which Reicha has omitted to

:
Inversion.

m
'^
V,

:p=f=

*=t:
r r r

^S

fJTr. r
=*^

rrr :rir

r ip^

^^
^

rH^lf

Ex. 64.

^a
it
a

Model.

No. 47 of Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues.

f^T
h
?=e:

aap P

^m
b

Inversion.

M.

3Z
Upper part a
fifth

Lower part an octave higher.


lower. '^

^fttt

30
Ex. 63.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


a

Model.

Handel.

liA m-0 =^*

HS

'

^^B

P=e=p^
The
sequential sevenths

at*

become

sixths in the inversion (see par. 49).

Inversion.

t\U'. .^"^"Ti^^

-^=w^
! '
I

Ex. 66.

Model.

Handel.

r-

i 'is
@f3^
b

^ -^ Ui'iLBt-TV?

Inversion.

i^
56. Ex. 67 "counterpoint. type.
is

i=i:

The two sixths in the model (Ex. 66, a, * *) would produce consecutive', sevenths in the inversion. Handel, however, departs from the strict inversion of the model at this point (Ex. 66, 6, * *).

an interesting specimen of the use of


its

this

The model and

inversion are

shown

in lai^e

INVERSION IN THE TWELFTH.


Ex.67.

5.1

From " The White Delightsome Swan,"


Madrigal by Orazio Vecchi (1589).

S
vine,

^
X
-

'

mdi

and

har

mo-ny

ISE
\
and har
-

j-

3:
di

'

mo-ny

di-vine,

and

har

mo-ny

te W^
vme.

;t
and
har

e
-

mo

ny

di-vine,

^^
har
-

=t:

mo-ny

di-vine,

blest

vine,

i
1=

d
vine,

d
and
har

m
-mo-ny
r di-vine blest thoughts in

I
life

^3
and
har

^^
-

spi

vine,

-mo-ny

di-vine blest thoughts in

spi

-J31

-rr-

thoughts

ppi

mf

and.

32

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

i
ring,

blest

Mf

i w
-

=^=^
har
-

^
ring.

^
nng.
har
-

^ ^
and

mo

-ny

di

vine,

di

and

har

mo

ny

di-vine,

di -

vine,

and har

mo

;fe^
and
har
-

mo-ny

di - vine

and

-p-^r
mo-ny
di
-

^
and
har
-

^
mo - ny
spi

-i<=^
di

vine.

i
thoughts

-rr

I
Efe

=^

i
and har
-

^=X
di - vine

mo - ny

^
ny
di-vine

:t
and
har
-

mony

di

vine

i
vine

=p=^

^=
di

^^
har

- mo-ny

di-vine

and

har

mo - ny

^
divine blest

and

har

mo-ny

thoughtg

INVERSION IN THE TWELFTH.

33

m
g
i

ring

spi

nng.

^
in
-

gi

blest thoughts

spi

ring.

blest

thoughts

in

spi

ring.

^^
blest

thoughts

in

spi

nng.

spi

ring

" Requiem") also shows an ad57. Ex. 78 (from Mozart's See also Ex. 79 (Albrechtsmirable use of this counterpoint. berger). 58. Double counterpoint in the remaining intervals, viz., ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, and fourteenth, being of little or no but the student can of course work out use, is not treated of here such exercises if he so desires. If the plan of using three staves (par. 22) be followed, he will readily perceive what is possible in a model designed for inversion.
;

CHAPTER
Before proceeding to

IV.

ADDED THIRDS.
triple and quadruple counterpoint, eq subjects capable consisting respectively of three or four different parts of a model the supplementing of method a inversion, of This consists of a for double coUntetpoirit must be coifsidered. or some duplication of one or both subjects in the third above, addition cases below. In order that the model shall allow of the of thirds, the following precautions will be necessary in its : original construction, in addition to the rules already given (fl.) Use only oblique or contrary motion. Dissonances can only occur as passing notes, not as

(6.)
(c.^

essential notes.

The same kind of interval must not occur upon


;

successive ac-

cented notes

and

thirds, sixths (also fifths for inversion in the tenth twelfth), and octaves being taken, as far as possible, alternately.

60. In double counterpoint in the octave, thirds above or sixths below, either subject may. be used. According to. Albrechtsberger, thirds helow are also available but the effect is not very good, qn account of the uncertain tonality induced. Ex. 68, a, b, c, d, e, f, is, a model for inversion in the octave, thus treated. Of course sixths below, instead of thirds above, might be written, and the student may so arrange it.
;

^^- ^8-

Model.

Albrbchtsbergeh.
=P2=

iS
W
^f

^S:

-^4=

T^

FF
Inversion.

3=C

S
* s

^:^

i
i

T!=P-

V*

S
=p=

^
=Ui:

:P=

i ;

Thirds added to the upper part


c

EE
V,

^ ^1
:^i?E

:g=

Bz
S=P:

=g4-"pl-i-^
W

IS
I i

r f f

ADDED THIRDS.
'

35

Thirds added to the lower part. (For an explanation of the altered position of the lower part, see par. 64.) d

is

^cgz
rj
I

3=:

The following shows tlie previous example in another and perhaps more effective position
:

=p=i=

i=t

^^e^
m

It

E ^EE
f

^
'

f m

^^
i^

^T^
tfe=e

Thirds added to both parts

'.^

i
t

EEE

=Pi=

w
=^
-m^

n^^rn
:

U^^M^^^
-I

-p,

61. In double counterpoint in the tenth and twelfth, thirds below the upper part or above the lower may be freely used. 62. In double counterpoint in the tenth, thirds added according to par. 61 are simply the^ inversion of the original parts in the tenth put back an octave. have seen that in double counterpoint in the tenth and 63. tSveifth both the fifth' and sixth may be used as essential notes but if thirds are to be added below the upper part or above the lower, to he subsequently inverted with the model, the fifth should

We

36

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

Ex. 69, shows a sixth be used in preference to the sixth. which produces a tenth, the in inverted third) added its (with
seventh.*
Ex. 69.

Model.

P ^ i
I

Inversion
in the tenth.

^
6

-A

Inversion
in the tenth.

1
7

Model.

^^1 r
third) inverted in the

Ex. 70, shows a sixth (with twelfth producing a ninth.


Ex. 70.

its

added

Model

rJz
4

Inversion
in the twelfth.

^
'9

Inversion
in the twelfth,

f^^

f^
1T

Model.

|^P=B ^
G
thirds.

The

crotchets in the above examples

show the added

64. It will be gathered from what has been already said, that the addition of thirds to the subjects combined in double counterpoint may be effected in a variety of ways. The precepts given by different authors are exceedingly diverse and perplexing, although possibly applicable under various conditions. If to the three important rules for the addition of thirds already given (see par. 59, a, h, c) we add a fourth, viz., " the general use of conjunct movement in the model," we shall find ourselves free to make the addition in question in almost any position, since every discord will be approached and quitted by step of a second. The positions of the various subjects and their duplications will depend upon the particular voices or instruments employed, some positions being more effective than others. All possible superpositions of the parts will scarcely be required in the actual composition forwhich the model is intended, and therefore those inversions; which are least effective, or which entail objectionable points, may be avoided. The author does not think it necessary to go,
* It is obvious that the addition of a third above the upper or below the lower part of any model containing a fifth also at once produces a sevenths

ADDED THIRDS.

37

into this matter at greater length, since after all only incidental It is also somewhat use is made of this method of adding parts. opposed to the spirit of good counterpoint, which delights in Nevertheless, as will be seen from a few examples contrast. appended, occasions may offer for the effective use of the subjects
(or

thirds are

portions of the subjects) in thirds, particularly added to parts inverting in the octave.

when

the

Ex. 71.

Model,

No. zo of Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues.

Inversion of the above in the fifteenth with thirds added below the (original) upper part and above the (original) lower part.

In the following example the lower part is the imitation of the The upper part has added sixths upper by contrary movement. below it (the inversion of thirds above) for the first two bars, then thirds below. The lower part has added thirds abpve
:

Ex. 72.

-^

r=
u

r
-J

^
-^

J. S.

Bach.

O
=1

l^a

J-

38'

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND


is

CANON'.
is

Ex. 73, a,

expanded
Ex. 73.
.

in the fifteenth,

a model for inversion in the octave at 6 it and thirds added to the lower part.
;

From an Anthem by
=f2=

Dr.

Greene.

fe
^^$-<.

hF

o A-^
Ii?3

M m* ^ ^4 t=t

^
frfe<l-

^=?=

-?-rnr

^S
f

m-teB ^v *^-A-. < p ^ *


J

1,

~T
'-J

.TT^g

Ex. 74.

li*^t^ i^^

Mozart. Variations in A.

^=
I

^f

?gi

^
#
i
y>

^h^^^^trf-ra j;j**'*^ frri-s


-

S^^^
^

**** pTi Ll
Tl|

III'

:g-

-^

-1*

^^

CHAPTER
COUNTERPOINTS INVERTIBLE

V.

IN VARIOUS INTERVALS.

65. Bv the addition of thirds to a model for double counter point in the octave (see par. 60) such model becomes available for inversion, either in the octave or the tenth. It is possible also to construct models which will invert in the octave and twelfth, and even in the octave, tenth, and twelfth. 66. If a model is to invert in both octave (or fifteenth) and tenth, the rules in par. 59 (for the addition of thirds) will We may, however, depart slightly from the strict rule apply. For instance, a third may be against using similar motion. followed by a sixth, entailing a hidden fifth when the subjects (Ex. 75, a, b, * *,) are inverted in the tenth.
Ex. 75.

Model.

^^
"pc

Inversion
in the octave.

Inversion
in the tenth.

i^

izzfc

40

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

can be easily 67. But anything objectionable in this point mitigated by the accompanying parts, and one of the two subjects may be placed in an inner part, where hidden fifths are of little (Ex. 75, c.) or no consequence.
Free Part.

PT^-r w

Sfc i*
=p=

Inversion
in the tenth.

^fc

See also tlie following example, which inverts in the The sixth at the beginning of bar 2 is and tenth. practically approached by-similar motion from a third, the E in the lower part in the previous bar being a passing note, (Ex. 76,
B8.
fifteenth

. * *

Ex. 76. a Model.

i
6

BB

rrr}rj^l^^ ^ i^ J 5ts* w^" fp F


.

Bach.

=t:

H
=0

a
zz

Inversion

in the fifteenth.

iB

<j

S^ * afei
I

(:rjj

T1^ *: * s p ^
in the (double) tenth.

'

?^= r

iS

Inversion
-

rv

-#-s-

=t =f -^^^

33=

=i^5t

^
a
'

^
'

<'

i=^
I

*^
*, is

nrmuch

f^ -I*--

The effect of the hidden fifth at Ex. 76, c, Test at the beginning of the second bar.

When

also the inversion

softened by the interposed is accom-

INVERSION IN VARIOUS INTERVALS.

41

panied by free parts every objection to the progression is removed. See the following example of the use of the above double counterpoint in Bach's !' Art of Fugue": Ex. 77.

Bach.

"i

S^^

:^-^

^=5=

fe ^EEB
|Q_

^
J J ^ J
!

.rr M
\

-I

--^r

^
-H'4=

^S
it

3=4=1:

^^ffli^B

-f-M-

--P-

Ea

<y

Observe the accidental (not to be found in the model) before the


the tenor.

first

note in

fifteenth) and 69. In a model for inversion in the octave (or Welfth, consecutive thirds and tenths may be used. Here is a " Requiem " (Ex. 78, a.) fine example from Mozart's

42

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AD CANON.


Mozart.

i MS
tfnr
Sit=n
J.
J-

^^
^^
r-

:^==4- 1

3=^

N:

ii=t^

-^

N-

i
r r r r r

/J iT

;;

^^ ^^ ^
>

-I

H^h

=p^

j >

::P=:J^ *-

^u

c/

^u,

r~r^^

tI^^^t^

INVERSION IN VARIOUS INTERVALS.

43

The whole passage


d

however, inverted in the twelfth in the key of the relative major. (See d.)
is,

$ n^=F-=fM
z3z*

s SF^SF^^^r

P=i^i^!^^-i^:^

^^
70.

Itat

g^^^
m

The student should observe the sixth (*) in the model, resulting in an unprepared (dominant) seventh when inverted in the twelfth (Ex. 78, d, ')tEx. 78, c. Notice'also the accidentals introduced in the inversion given

The

in the fifteenth

following is a good example of a model for inversion and twelfth :

m m

Ex. 79.

Albrechtsberger.

Mbfi
Inversion
in

r~rr ^rn^i
the fifteenth.

feE

f-

r^r r^fCr\jr
^

mI

:
f
I

^J 4
p>
in the twelfth.

i J4^B^^
^[
I

^^
Inversion

p.

^p

44
71.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


Models
for inversion

in the octave (or fifteenth), tenth, consist exclusively of contrary or oblique motion. The effect of the inversions in the three intervals may not be equally good, but as we should probably only use those in the tenth and twelfth when accompanying parts are present, objectionable points may be softened, if not entirely hidden. Few subjects are capable of such manifold inversion without free use of accidentals. Subjects which move conjunctly will be the In any case both parts of the best for these various inversions. model should not move by skip at the same moment, even in opposite directions. Here are some examples of models which (Ex. 80,. invert in the octave (or fifteenth), tenth, and twelfth.

and

twelfth,

must

a, b, c, d,

and Ex. 81,

a, b, c, d.)

Ex. 80.

Model.

eS s i r
i

f?f'
Tt-j:

-n~n

Lobe.

=^=T^

Inversion

in the fifteenth

J--

>

').

^^-TT^

'txrr
e

Inversion

in the tenth,

jaiTn

Inversion in the twelfth.

is

-i-

J^. i

tisr s^f^SzJ T'

^^

INVERSION IN VARIOUS INTERVALS.


Ex, 8 1.

45
KOLLMANN;

Inversion
In the octave.

I
.

1^

^
t=zz:

:ft

iJT-^ .'.iTTta
rjif

m^
2tl33:

-m

^^^^rrrr

i
:

Model.

EE

~=~F~

g^^^feff^^

Inversion.
in the tenth.

^'-Jj; J^-Ji^r rj.'


i

'iri

Inversion. in the tvrelfth.


.

CHAPTER VL
TRIPLE AND QUADRUPLE COUNTERPOINTS.
72. Triple" and quadruple counterpoints in their mo'st effective forms result from the combination of three or four distinct subjects, each standing to each in the relation of a double counterpoint in the octave, and therefore ekch available as an upper, inner, or lower part. The combined subjects forming the model may appear altogether, but the most effective plan is to introduce the various subjects singly from time to time in the course of the composition, fresh interest being imparted with every new subject, and the hearer being familiarised with each preparatory to their ultimate employment in combination and
inversion.
73. To construct a model such as this, the rules already given for double counterpoint in the octave must be observed, especial care being taken to
(a.) Contrast the subjects as enter one after another.

much

as possible, letting them

(6.) Generally we should avoid the fifth from the root of a tfiad or chord of the seventh, because when in turn it appears in the lowest part, the resulting | or ^ is likely to be embarrassing. If the fifth be used it must progress in a manner proper to the bass of a second inversion {i.e., a | or |), which it may

ultimately become.

The above rule also applies to the third in a chord of the sixth, which course, the fifth from the root.
(c.) The rule (page 3) against crossing the parts regarded for the sake of a good vigorous subject.

is,

of

may

be dis-

74. Three subjects designed for inversion in the octave will allow six different combinations of the parts. Four subjects will give twenty-four different combinations. All may not be equally effective, but all will scarcely be required. The best method of testing such models is to place each subject in turn in the bass.

This most readily discloses

taults.

Some examples

are appended.

TRIPLE AND QUADRUPLE COUNTES.POINT.

47

Ex. 82, a, b, c, d, e,/, shows the subjects, and all the possible inversions, of Bach's fugue in C|: minor, No. 4 of the 48. In the original the various inversions are not always in the positions and keys here given, but this form will, perhaps, make the matter clearer to the student. Ex. 82.

No. 4 of Bach's 48 Preludes and' Fugues.

111

lis
st* #-nr

I^J
l\

f~l-f=l

i
i

rjj

^lXIirXj^^TS HT. II

ps
BE I

^^
iS ^rimLm

^I
4 * ^
&c.

^ i 'r-d^

r
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&c.

^m^ f mW
ii:

i IS

lifri^
&c.

Hi

M^ll
&c.

^^-

221

^
rij
J
,

nrrrrrrr'n

fct

/ Is

.T^^.JJJ1

^S

i
&c.

4a

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

inversions of the following It is not thought necessary to give all the possible examples indeed, as vifas suggested in par. 74, all have not been used by the several composers in the compositions from which these extracts are taken,. The student may with advantage work out those inversions not given.
;

Ex. 83.
i

Handel.

Chorus

firom

Anthem, " The Lord

is

my light.'

^\^-^/^
And speak
prais

p p

^
i
Lord.

[t,.>,.rf.|^tr,-frrr.r|7rr. rfr
l

.^^^
rt
the

^s

And speak

prais

Un

to

the

Lord,

un

to

^r[rfi^

a^g^a
I

i B
*

^
r-rr-r. l=e:

?^r^ d=b

^^^^

:ft=pj

^
In the original there
is

^
a slight variation from the
strict

^
inversion at

this point.

TRIPLE COUNTERPOINT.
Ex. 84.
^

4.9

iS

i>=^^

Bach.
'

Organ Fugue

in

mloWk

221

^ M #^i >
J

m-m~m

'

:3i=Kxr.
'^-

^^==t
^?:f-:r :t:-

%-^^^

i^s

i=t

-rfrf-f II

^
^=ii
'i

=^^^
etfc

*i
^r ^^
r-

j'[-y

"r^

^j

mTiuim^^=^^

^
^
^^HF

^^^^^^^^^^r^ f# -U
'

f.

3tz:4z

^ S-lj:^
t>'^

CifrL^r
:?2Z

^>

^
T==

frVf^rJ^^TT^Jr
-1
i

^E
^

'

-r

f^

5
Ex. 8s. a

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


J.

F. Bridge.

i T^=^
dSi
i-ir

ijj

/:3i''-

'J
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^^^
i

^
F

J-

i m

'^
-

^^
s

43:

^=^z:

i^

TRIPLE COUNTERPOINT.
-Pi.-

51

=?2=

-.^

r1

=4

-*
'

V:^

:t=t

PP^
J:

'^^m

^ ^^
i
T
r~g

n-J
^ *
I

i^
Ex. 86.

No.

3 of

Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues.

gasii

52
Ex. 87.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


Cherubini.

i $^

-^
f m

en

Ex. 88.

Quadruple.

CHAPTER VIL
IMITATION.
76.

The

frequent

interest imparted to music by imitation, and the and happy use of it by all good composers, will not have

The ancient contrapuntists escaped the notice of the student. devoted much study to this branch of their art, and have left many excellent examples, though some of them may be looked upon as specimens of intricate and clever wforkmanship rather than as satisfactory and interesting musical compositions. That all these properties may exist in one and the same composition will be apparent from the study of some of the canons appended.
Imitation is an essential of all Fugal Counterpoint and that most important part of a Fugue, the Stretto, affords an opportunity for the introduction of devices drawn from the subject and answer by the use of imitation more or less intricate. This is so fully treated of in the Primer on Fugue * that it would be superfluous to give any great consideration to it, or examples of it, An explanation of the terms applied to the different here. varieties of imitation, with short examples of each, is all that will be necessary, particularly as specimens of most, if not all, of them will be found among the canons which follow.

-the

The same melodic figure may be imitated, Le., repeated, in unison, or in any other interval, above or below, by another When the steps of the melody part, or by any number of parts. are unchanged, the imitation is called Strict, or Regular. Imitation in the unison, or octave, is of this character:
77.
Ex. go.

^
r
r 1-

s
St

J.

F. B.

-+i^

^m
unade

Ete

=ts

rfft

78. Imitation in the fourth or fifth (above or below) is easily strict, the scales differing but in one note. See Primer on Fugue, by James Higgs.

54
Ex. gi.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


For imitation
in the fourth or eleventh above.

For imitation

in the fifth or

twfelfth below^.

*-

=^

For imitation

in the fifth or . twelfth above. ^

For imitation

in the fourth or eleventh below.

i
Ex. g2 to 95 show
Ex. 92.
In the
strict imitation in
fifth

=*:==
-*--

*
zMzSat

the above intervals.


J. F. B.

above.

HflF

IMITATION.
Ex. 94.
In the fourth above.

55
J. F. B.

FfF"

56
Ex.
.97.

DOUBLE COUKTERPOINT AND CANON.


In the third above.
J. F. B.

=t=

=1=

.^J ^

o~

Ss

p J

?2=

m
i
I

Ex. g8.

In the sixth above.

J.

F. B.

53:
I

I
I

-i
I

'

Ex. gg.

In the seventh above.

J.

F. B.

=Pl=t rEitt
^^^^=1=

-^-?2=

:t3Cj3t

i
.

*3*

-#-T

=?3=

t'^pftrffitr^n
student.

^
rM
1

^*-r^r-^

The following examples of imitation in various intervals between two parts, while a third has an independent accompaniment, cannot fail to interest the
Ex. 100.

am
^^
r

Imitation in the octave below.

From Bach's 30

Variations.

J' J

."rVlr JV 'iU
L

zSz

-f

^rtijr- -^
J

r2v

.^i?,-'^

r=W^j
r
-1

&C,

Ji
r

IMITATION.
Ex. roi.
In the second above.
i

57

-a:

fcrrCi

-H-;fflg

:^^Sl^
_-i:^rj3j_

Ex. 102. In the third below.

iq=ZTi

- ^-

?^

Ife

=^g^
lazfjE

^
&c.

I?-

,^^
Ex. 103.

4-=r-.- -fI

g-

In the sixth above.

.JT":^

b.L&
:?^-Lpi

r?=&^

:ifc_

H*-

^
i:r

&c.

Ex. {04. In the seventh above.

&s^
^W^==p

CHAPTER

VIII.

IMITATION (continued).
80. Imitation does not merely include the reproduction of the antecedent or proposition the term applied to the whole part sung by the leading voice* on the same or dif5ferent notes of the scale, in notes of the same value, moving by similar degrees, and in the same direction though this is the most simple, common, and useful kind of imitation, and is that, as a rule, implied when we speak of Imitation by similar motion. Modiiication of one or more of the features characteristic of a melody enumerated above, viz., its rhythmical contents [i.e., the time value of the notes), the steps by which it progresses (seconds, thirds, or larger intervals), and the direction it takes (whether up or down) will introduce various forms of imitation which will now be explained.

imitation by contrary movement.


81.
it

Every movement of the antecedent is here reversed. Where ascends the imitative part (or consequent, as it is termed)
There are two methods of
effecting

descends, or vice versa.


this imitation.
(i.) It

may

be

free,

beginning at any interval, and simply

moving by
antecedent.

similar degrees of the stave in contrary motion to the

In Ex, 105, the imitation

is

by contrary motion

at the octave below.

Ex. 105.

i IE

-"

r-

=g

=p=f

=t=

'4m ^ r

^
J.

F. B.

P
P*^

nr^'J

IMITATION BY CONTRARY MOVEMENT.


In Ex. 106, the imitation
is

59

by contrary motion

at the fourth below.

Ex. 106.

From Bach's 30 Variations.


t)

m PR^ ^^
f

WmM-

^^^ ^n^]^
feSE

tone to tone.

be strrct^-semitone answering to semitone, and In the following scales, the semitones coincide; and whichever note of either scale begins the antecedent the companion note in the other scale will begin the consequent.
{2.) It

may

i i^
The
scheme
following
:

T=t
Or an octave
lower.

^
i

PI

is

an example of

strict

imitation according to

the above

Ex. 107.

J.

F. B.

=t=t=

?z

t==^
Z!

M-i-rT

it4=t:

HI

^PP

6o

DOUBLE COUKTERPOINT AND CANON.

Ex. io8 is another example of imitation according to the. above scheme. Being in A major it is of course founded upon the scales given above, trans> posed to that key, thus
:

:!**=

=P

! I

^^
1
I

i
scales

J-

J-

>

^
lower.

lit

Or an octave

Cherubini remarks that " each time there is a change of key these given must be taken in the key in which the imitation is made, both for major

and minor modes."

^^m
m^ ^^

Ex. io8.

Clementi.

Gradus ad Parnassum.

y e sempre legato.

^^^

^cst

^^^^^g

IMITATION BY CONTRARY MOVEMENT.

6i

82. Imitation
scales
:

by contrary motion
is

in

minor

keys

cannot

generally be strict, but

best effected by the aid of the following

Ex. log.

=t

L-i-j_J- l--^aJB
It will

j=J^=4^t^B

be seen that the semitones do not exactly coincide in In the descending scale the first semitone is found between the third and fourth notes, in the ascending scale between the second and third. Whenever, therefore, the third note of either scale is used, the imitation ceases to be strict.
the above scales.

The following is an example of imitation founded upon the scale given above (Ex. log, i), transposed to G minor, thus
:

^
j_

?=^t:

m^

1^

From Bach's 30 Variations,

63

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


IMITATION BY AUGMENTATION.

83. Here the consequent is in notes of augmented value. Minims for crotchets, semibreves for minims, &c., or sometimes minims for quavers, &c.
Ex. in.

J.

F. B.

IMITATION BY DIMINUTION.
84. Here the consequent is in notes of diminished Minims for semibreves, crotchets for minims, &c.
Ex. 112.
Jf
it

value.

Lobe.

rs

IMITATION BY DIMINUTION, ETC.

63

IMITATION BY DIMINUTION AND CONTRARY MOTION.


Ex. 114.

J.

r
mz

/SJ^
P

-^
,

-^i^^ ^7:

o-

1^

IMITATION WITH REVERSED ACCENTS.

Here the consequent enters upon a different beat from that on which the antecedent began, i.e., unaccented for accented, or vice versa. This is said to be per arsin et thesin.*
86. Ex. 115.

Handel. Amen

in the

Messiah.

5t=^

?=1=t
&c.

lp

--F-^

^*^^

"

'

"i^-

87. There is also retrograde imitation, in which the conser quent takes the antecedent backwards, i.e., from end to beginning, termed per recte et retro, or cancrizaris (crab-like), and reverse retrograde a combination of retrograde and contrary motion but little practical use can be made of these forms.
* Canons which answer by inversion ('.., the consequent ascending where the antecedent descends, or vice versd) are also said to be ^er arsin et thesiitt, (See Appendix.)

CHAPTER

IX.

PARTIAL IMITATION.
88. These various methods may be used to effect Luth partial (also called periodical) and canonical imitation. Partial imitation is when only a certain strain or period of a preceding melody is Canonical imitation is, strictly speaking, when the imitated. Partial or whole preceding melody is imitated throughout. canonical imitation is conperiodic imitation is intermittent
;

tinuous.
8g. Partial imitation
is

now used

far

more frequently than canooften adding


insipid or

nical, the introduction of short points of imitation

interest to a composition
dull.

which might otherwise be

In vocal music much use is made of it in choruses, which, without being strictly fugal, are by this means made more contrapujital in character. The various kinds of imitation already explained may be combined, one or more of the parts imitating by contrary motion even when the others have answered by similar motion or some may enter by augmentation or diminution. If it is not possible for every part to imitate the complete phrase, yet all may often enter with the first few notes, and thus preserve a semblance of imitation. Frequently also, though the general form of the phrase is preserved, the intervals are much altered, thirds answering seconds, fifths answering sevenths, &c. these variations from the exact repetition of the phrase of course rendering the introduction of so-called points of imitation more easy.
;

The student should practise the working out of various imita^ tions in two parts, afterwards passing on to three and four parts. good method of practising imitation is by working on a theme or canto fermo. Ex. ii6, 117, 118, are quoted from Cherubini's Treatise on Counterpoint and Fugue. The student should endeavour to construct other imitations on these two subjects.

Ex. 116.
:>

Cherubini.

^^

P
Imitation in

S
tlie
|

=?i=i=
it=z|=

unison.

t^-

=^=-^ *

f^

^=

--*-

^^

*3S=

*#:

BiE

IMITATION ON CANTI FERMI.

65

|d3E^

-jzr

'g-

t^
eE^
j-j-|^i.a^

^^
?-ri*~
i|=*;

dist

=H!=tt
:|1ft:

Ex. 117.

Free part.

Cherubini.

: 9- m

^^^
o

m
iMr

=i=F=
I

^
i
Z2Z --F4=t:

J^=2lJ-

-Hsfr

?2Z

Imitation in the second above.

-!S

S^-

T'

'

W:

IM

:tl=tt

^E

66

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

*fr

-g3

t=t^
F ' m F
I I

ICZiL
!
I

*it

ri~~rrrrrrr^

g
flgfF

^
i

^
=P=S:

41*:

^
i
3=
-HeH-

4^

dM^
^

^Mi
rj
1

^
4Pit

|eff

**:

=P[f

*=tt=

Ex. Ii8.

Cherubini.

^m
i^

ferrrrr ^
Imitation in the

T^

fifth

below.

Imitation in the seventh below.

m^ m^
'
I

=pa=

Ty
=fHt

NI

tf^ ^

IMITATION ON CHORALES.

67

i
i

^^
IZ2I

-*=-

^
-

r^

-^f=^

iwt

^
^
go.

jj^^tfrrj; i
-P-

Mh

-^
=H=*:

^
**

tHt

liMz

Chorales are very suitable as themes on which to construct The chorale may be placed in any part, and the imitations. imitations may be founded on some part of tho subject, or on an The chorale may enter at the beginning of the original theme. movement, or after a bar or two. A break may be made between the phrases of the chorale, the imitation being thus at these points brought into greater prominence. The point to be imitated need not be of great length indeed it will be found that a phrase of a short distinctive character will more readily lend itself to the kind of work proposed for the student. Ex. 119 is a specimen of this method of imitation, the point
;

1=

S^
appearing frequently both above and below the canto fermo, sometimes also by inversion,

i^S
fermo.
Ex. iig.

and even being introduced between the phrases of the canto See Ex. 119, a, b, c, d.

pm^m-T\ ''^[ Cc^


Rink.

"

^-

Canto fermo.

tr

^^

}=^

^ ^^^
5^
I*

68

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

^g

:t:

=F=^

^^'^"T-F=^ ^Frf=^=f[^=q=F^ ^^^

^ '^J^J,J

^ * j-^*=

^^1

p-

^M^TT^^r

^
^ 3t
=
1 I

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FTTf i^r ip
I

ffi

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f If

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IMITATION ON CHORALES.

69

ige:

Seltefe:
-f^-^-

i"^

r^
!

^ni!5

m^

^
^^^
*-"-

i^sz

'r^=r
I

@i?
1^

r-

^i

^^^^^^^=^^^ ^^ ^^

=t=t*z

Ex. 120 is a good specimen of Bach's treatment of a chorale with imitations. Each phrase of the canto fermo (in the soprano) is taken as a " point " for imitation by the other parts, the method pursued being that referred to in the early part of par. 90.

70
Ex. 120.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


Canto fermo.
=P2=

Bach.

arFjFfF

1"

*
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i^
_f
!

r ^-^ \ ?=i^ ^^55

M'^^r^^r

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^^ ^

fi^^^r sismzf
-?2=

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i^
l-r^Mrf^ ]^B
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i

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^
zar

i&
i g^ffr^
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fTW

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atitat
I

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i35t

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, r-p=

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IMITATION ON CHORALES.

71

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n
fcufe

*=?
bJ

J-'

j-

3tjt

ii^^
T=t:

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i^iSt

H*-!*-

q*=P=

r-j-r-

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i

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i^
feufe

it*:=t

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:

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i

r r

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, 1

^
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72

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND ^ANON.

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p'Ki}.^.
M=^
fttVj
n;

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i

ji

i>

11

^ rt^

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^
i

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? ^^T^ 1 r
1^

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b ," r

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s6

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a^ ^5:

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l

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u

^
p

i^

5^ ^^~^^=^\

^ ^

IMITATION ON CHORALES.

73

rt
;

T?~

^i=q=

-8
r-

>1 l-J^

iat:

^^=F

*=^

i
I^

=1=3=
-d

^P P

itii*

S
1

^
Ex. 121
tation.
is in its entirety),

*-

:t=tFt =fc=fi

a portion of another chorale (too long for quotation

accompanied by many interesting points of imi-

Ex. 121.

Soprano.

Bach.

Alto.

P
fe
S

Tenor.

i
-pc

J 3i:

t=^ J-- ^J
=?^

Bass.

-f^-T^
Basso Continuo.

E&

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


Canto fermo.

i
tf

^
^>-

=#^=t
-!-

^=t

=r=t

Fr=?=

^^1
/'-a^

@=

4=t

^^
i

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- -J

3=F

-^-

3:

q=^

^F
e^

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^^1

EEE

^i==p= 4=t:

^
-7-j-

f r> =n=i

tr-t^

i i

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IMITATION ON CHORALES.

75

T^

=t=t:
-f3-

f^

^^
i
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gj -

a^

1^=FF

^
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f >
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^^^^ ^
^
2:1:

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f a P F=rT^

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rJ

^ -^ ^

^
"r
:?2Z

H
Sa:

itatit:

J^r
S^c

* ^

JT^

^^
I .

;5=^

^^

^^

&c.
in the

style of

The student should endeavour to construct imitations Ex. iig, 120, 121, on some suitable chorales.

CHAPTER
-

X.

CANONICAL IMITATION.
91. In paragraph
88,
it

was

said,

"Canonical imitation
;

is,

speaking, when the whole preceding melody is imitated throughout.* Partial or periodic imitation is intermittent canoniIn a canon the imitation may enter cal imitation is continuous." at any point, may be in any interval, and in any number of parts. All the various methods of imitation before explained may be applied to canon, and the different parts of the same canon may If desired, only some 3be written in imitation of various kinds. of the parts may -be in canon, the others being free, completing the harmony. There may also be more than one antecedent or subject and frequently two, three, and sometimes four are used, each being imitated by one or more parts in various intervals.
strictly

92. It is usual to describe canons by giving the number of the parts and subjects (or antecedents). Thus, canon 2 in i means a canon for two voices or instruments, in which one subject is used 3 in 1 having three parts and one subject ; 4 in 2 having Four parts and two subjects (sometimes termed a double canon), the number of parts being shown by the first figure, the number of subjects by the second.
;

two explanations are given which signifies rule, the leading phrase, as it were, ruling what shall be performed by those which follow the other, from the Canoni, as they are termed, signs which were used in canons not written in score, mdicating where the" various following parts entered. (See par. If we consider, however, the form in which this class of 117). composition was at one time exhibited, a better explanation of the origin of the term Canon seems possible. What we now call a canon was termed Fuga Ligata {a fettered fugue). The various parts were seldom written in full, only one being given, and all explanations as to the number of parts and the places of entry, &c., were to be found, not usually in the music (although sometimes given there also) but in a preceding sentence called "the canon" {i.e., rule by which the composition was to be
>

one, deriving

93.

Of the

origin of the term Canon,


it

from the Greek word


;

xaviiv,

unravelled).
It is

ly augmentation, and even

obvious that the whole antecedent cannot well be imitated in canoni


in finite

canons generally.

CANONICAL IMlTAtlON.

'

yy

following remarks and examples are quoted from an .94. old work,* in which Fuga Ligata is explained : " Sometimes they write only the Principal, and prefix a Title, declaring both the distance of the Reply and the time when it comes in (adding afterwards in his due place the mark of his close) which Title the Musicians call Canon, as in this example of Calvisius." Ex. 122, a. " The Canon is : Fuga in Epidiapjison, seu octava superiore, post duo Tempora (Brevia non-seroifcrevia).'*

The

Ex. 122.

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3tS
m
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fJ

|o

ez

fc=^==

22Z

^
33r

i
ifc:^
Ex. 122.
b

=?=a:

^
I

=S=F:

g=^=^ =^
I

iV^d-

/ J

-yd-

i?*

Fugue in EpiEx. 122, 6 (explanation): The Canon is: diapason, or higher octave, after two times, or bars (breves, not semibreves);

ir

-o

c^

^-t-o o a

c^-

d'

78

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

^
t=Z2=
r>

-I.-

i^g
i
*=t:

tJz

=PJ=

P2=

aCstat
-^

=?=:

Eg

^=^:i^
:t:t:

'>

P
fc=^ fe^
Ex.
I

*4:

^ 3^
Zt

^
'

:?2=

=P=^=

:t
is:

:=*:
in

Ex. 123, a. superiore, post


1 23.

"The Canon Tempus."

Fuga
'

vocum,

Tertia

t
1^

II

'"-

^
-^

^
_

Ht=&:
I&p*:&c.

=pz:

3i:

s>-

Ex. 123, b (explanation) : The Canon is : voices, in the higher third, after a time, or bar.

A Fugue

of five

m
b

Ex. 123.

im s 4E
^i
-?2=

=p=

f^-H-el- 3d:

-Q

CANONICAL IMITATION.

79

Ziziz

-^
g3=

-G>

r ->

r io

^J

-^

r-

s>-

-e>

f2_

-s^

-f^^

,^

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tf..

95. From these remarks and examples it is clear that the term "Canon" is derived from the fact that a canon or rule of performance always preceded a " Fuga Ligata." The latter term has fallen out of. use, and the word Canon been substituted.

CHAPTER XL
FINITE CANON.
96. Canons are divided into Finite and Infinite or perpetual.* Finite canon generally concludes with a coda, the canon97. ical imitation being discontinued (see Ex. 124), or the parts may conclude one by one in the order in which they began (see Ex.

^ ^^
fcfc:

Ex. 124.

Mozart.
'-^

^ ^^ i
^S ft
f
>'!.

:?2=

^ ^^
Quintet for

Wind

Instruments.

Ez

5^

-f

ffTfr^^^^r^
=ti=t:

y * ^f r ^

pc

fTf^n
^Eff

^^^
Coda.

H
I

^^

T^

* By some authors called " circular," but this term seems more suited to the canons which induce modulation and make the circuit of the keys. (See Ex, 136.)

FINITE CANON.
Ex. 125.

a
'rj-

81:

Beethoven.

S
dtn^
r

^
f
i

i:^^=st
=15=

i
^^

rT~in^

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Both the above examples have accompanjring parts which, hovirever, it is not thought necessary to give here. Other examples will be found in the Appendix.

g8. An Infinite or perpetual canon does not come to an immediate and regular conclusion, but on the termination of the antecedent a repetition is made by this part to the beginning, or to a sign (X) the other following parts completing their points' The terminating chord is of imitation, and in turn repeating. See the following indicated by a pause, or the word " fine." well-known canon 3 in i :

Ex. 126.

e
fcufe

K
rJT
:P2-

Byrde.

\i

Ig
Do

Non

no

- bis,

-mi
1

ne,
/^N

non

i^
Non
no
-

^
bis,

T3~
Do
-

^^
mi
-

ne,

non

w^
Non
no
-

^
bis,

82

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


=?2I I

m
bis

sed

no - mi

ni

da

=t=t:

-*0- -PC
no-mi-nt
tn

^
Do
-

bis

sed

mi

ne,

non

bis

sed

S
glo
ri

i:
-

am,

sed

no -mi-

ni

tu

ii==t
-ts-

da

glo

ri

sed

nomi-ni

m.\> r ^^:i

r- :P2:
-

^&-fc
tu

t==t
o
da
glo
ri
-

no - mi

ni

am.

y= b

r>

.o F=;;

^^
glo
-

X;

o
-

r>
-

I
Do
-

da

ri

am.

Non

no-

bis,

mi'

e
o

=t=3= 32Z
da
glo
ri -

am.

Non

no -

bis,

^fc3^
'

M
glo
ri
-

sed

no-mi

ni

da

am.

- The following is a good example. There is no indication of the terminating chord in the priginal, but it might occur at bars four and five,* "as here giveii
:

* " The pause willsometimes be found over notes which are not placed under each other. When that happens those notes which first have the pause are' severallj to be held on till the others copv* in." Horsley.
,

INFINITE CANON.
Ex. 127.
11=

83^

Simon Ives

(died 1662).

=fv=Ps=

Lift

up

your

hearts

and

re-joice,

Zt
Lift

l-M-4
-.

-N>=P5=
.

t
Praise

up

your hearts

and

re'-joice,

the

Stfc^
Lift

-.-=-

It
up
your
hearts.

^
and
re-joice,

Praise

:?=
Praise

=1=^
^
the

E^S=^
-

Lord with cheer

ful

voice.

Christ our

B t^E
Lord with cheer
-

fIf
ful

=F=;
Christ our

CF=5=
Cap
-

voice,

tain

and

our

m^
. .

=t=

E^
voice.

* p ''[>'
Christ our

the

Lord with cheer - ful

Cap

tain

Captain and

our

head,

He
-

is

ris

en from the dead, Lift up

i
head,

-p-d-

^
is

If:

-Jizzmz

:r^
.

i
-

He

ris

en from

=FEe=
and our head,

He

^
is

i=3t = y^~
^-f
ir
-

the dead. Lift up

your hearts

Qup

ris

en from the dead, Lift

your

84
gg.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


Sometimes when there
is
is no convenient resting place a canon, as in Ex. 128
:

coda

added to an

infinite

Ex. 128.

i 1^

^ ^
iS
T"

F. E.

Gladstone, Mus. Doc.


~
i

x=t

^
5=t

w a=

tTj^LTf^

1=it

-r rf-' tf\f^r-^

'K Coda.

^m :&
m ^^^.

?E5:pc

rf Q

-77~

For other examples of infinite canons see Appendix.

100. A finite canon by augmentation cannot, of necessity, be of any great length, as the consequent being in notes of at least double the length of those in the antecedent, is soon left so far behind as to be devoid of imitative eifect. The consequent often starts at the same 'time as the antecedent or after a very short rest. It is obvious that the latter part of the consequent must of necessity be free, i.e., not intended. for imitation.

FINITE AND INFINITE CANON BY AUGMENTATION.

85

Ex. 129 is part of an organ movement too long to quote in its entirety, but which the student will do well to examine. The canon (by augmentation) is between the first and third parts.

Ex. 129.

J. S.

Bach

(Vol. V. of

Organ Works.)

Manual.

Sirm
Pedal.

EEE

101. An infinite canon by augmentation is more difficult to construct, and an important point in its working must be noticed. As with finite (see par. 100), so here, the consequent often starts at the same moment as the antecedent,* or after a very short rest, and the end of the antecedent is reached, when the conse-

quent (having notes of double the length) has done but one half. From this point there are two methods of continuing the part which has the antecedent
:

To effect this it will be (i) It may be repeated in its entirety. necessary that from the first every note of the antecedent shall be
The whole antecedent may of course be taken first, with advantage, as then the imitation would be more perceptible to the ear. The first two bars of Ex. 130 might thus be heard alone.

86

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

designed to combine with the consequent at two different points (see Ex. 130).
Ex. 130.

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m^&^
^=?=

Lobe..

^j_jj

m-

g^riEr^

!=Sfc:

^e

^
^ *

^s =^

+*
d *

i ^^5

^acf^
^i

^^J

^
Ex. 131.*

=t=t

=P=f=

:a3f3B

(2) The antecedent instead of repeating itself may be continued by a free part. Many examples of this more easy method of imitation by augmentation may be met with, but it is evident that the essentially canonic character of the composition is somewhat interfered with by the interruption of the imitation when the free part enters (see Ex. 131, bar 6, last note of uppej part).

^^

Cooke.

^r-*-

^
(p)\ii^-

men,

**

J:

^
men,

For other examples see Appendix, and also Bach's " Musikalische Opfer,"
7.

No.

INFINITE CANON BY AUGMENTATION.

87

^^:k^m^^-A,jp,:.
men,

J'-'

1.J.4

^
men,

m
men,

a
4=t

P-

^
men,

P^
i
men,

p=^ ?=^3
A -men,

^^^^^^
men,

i m^ ?^
i
men,

w^

*3tt=

rrrr

f^

r^

men.

^^ A
^E

p==?=

f=^H
i

o
A

r-*

?^

102. canon by diminution cannot be of any great length, as the consequent soon overtakes the antecedent (being in notes cf

88

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

only one-half the length), and thus ceases to imitate. The following quotation from Emanuel Bach will show this the canon is at first in notes of equal length, and then by diminution
;
:

Ex. 132.

Emanuel Bach.

li?

'A

CANON, RECTE ET RETRO.

89

104. The construction of this canon appears extremely simple. Write a counterpoint to the whole of the antecedent, then instead of letting it stand below in its propei place, add it reversed {i.e. last note first) to the end of the antecedent and the composition But (and here comes the diificulty) the student will is complete. find on trial that passing-notes and discords, effective and innocent enough when standing below as a counterpoint, and sung from left to right, will all be displaced and fall on the wrong part of the bar when sung from right to left in a retrograde canon.
Simpson, in his " Compendium " (London, 1732) on this point, gives a caution against dotted notes, saying, " In the Retro they if.e. the dots) will stand on " Also," he goes on to say, " you must be wary the wrong side of the notes." how you use discords therein, lest in the Revert, or Retro, they hit upon the beginning instead of the latter part of the note."

105.

Simpson's "
tion plainer
Ex. 134.

The following simple example and remarks (also from Compendium ") will perhaps make the above explana:

'^=H^

^FS;

^ ^
r^=3=t

Canon, Recte and Retro.

i=^
23t

I
\

Reverted thus-

^^
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tti*

" Either of these alone is a canon of two parts one part singing forward, the other beginning at the wrong end and singing the notes backward the composition whereof is no more than this which follows " :
Ex. 135.

i^

-r-i-

*=t=

i
" Only the
106.
to the

-rrr-

-rir

3=ti

end of one part

is

joined to the end of the other in

a retrograde form."

canon (^per tonos) is usually one that modulates key of the note above, the antecedent recommencing every time a note higher, and, by making the circuit of the keys, returning to the original key in which it started. The conclusion

A circular

go

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

of the antecedent must lead naturally to the repetition in the new Sometimes the repetition is key, this being the chief difficulty. made in some other interval than the note above.

Ex. 136
liigher.

is

a circular canon, each repetition beginning a note


Agostini (1593-1629).

Ex. 136.

tN^

ENIGMATICAL CANON.
time
the
it

gi
it

appears

{i.e.,

at its sixth repetition)

will

have reached

octave of the original model. A circular canon passing through all the keys can only result when the repetition takes place at a fourth or fifth higher or lower, or when it proceeds by semitones.
io8. Ex. 142 is a circular canon of this kind, each repetition beginning a fourth lower. Sometimes it is necessary to transpose one or more of the parts an octave higher or lower (see Ex. 142, 6).

109. An enigmatical canon is, as itg name implies, one, the subject of which gives no qlue to the kind of imitation, or the number of parts in which it will work. Old authors were very fond of setting this " riddle " canon, and for its solution '' it is

frequently necessary to have recourse to inversion, to contrary motion, to retrograde and inverted retrograde motion, and to transposition of the clefs ; lastly, it is necessary again to try semibreve, minim, crotchet, quaver, and other rests, augmen-

and diminution, etc., and ajl the means that we have previously indicated as proper for varying a subject."* Sometimes a motto preiceded the canon contiadning a hint as to the proper resolution, or the solution was indicated by a cross, a hand, or other device, with an enigmatical Latin inscription. The day of such things is now past, and the student is not .advised to give much time to the elaboration of such useless problems. Bach has, however, left some interesting specimens of the enig matical canon in his " Musikalische Opfer," from which Ex. 133 is taken, the workifig out of wtiich cannpt fa^l to interest and improve the student.
tation
* Albrechtsberger.

CHAPTER

XII.

POLYMORPHOUS CANON.
1

10.

A POLYMORPHOUS canon has an antecedent capable of many


all

forms,

As will be seen from of which will work in canon. Ex. 139, the imitation is sometimes made on a point derived from the middle of the antecedent, or by some re-arrangement of the position of the various phrases of which it is composed. Passing notes which were not in the original are sometimes All the various inserted when it appears in an altered form. antecedents however, should be founded upon the origfinal as regards harmonic structure. Stolzel has left a celebrated specimen of the polymorphous canon, which is worth quoting.
Ex. 137.

A Close

Canon

(see par. 117).

a; 231
5

FN^
12
i.e.,

^
written out at

The sign shows the entrance of the various parts. The figures indicate the distances below the first note of the antecedent (see par. iig) at which each part enters.
III.

The
:

following

is

Ex. 137 resolved,


Canon 4
in
i.

length

r>

3
3S
-^

=1=

-p-r.

=^

J.

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a6i'

Kin= EE

^ ^
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-^-^ A.

"P"

=^ -^

f-

f W o-l

POLYMORPHOUS CANON.
Ex. 138.

93

Antecedent by contrary motion.

Canon 4
5

in
,

i.

iz

^.fE32I LBE

:?2-

:^=
zi:

^
=5=

The above resolved-

SE

^P

r?-

^
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=^

U,^e^
=!=*

4 it-

I-

:im
Ex. 139, a.

P
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It

^
az

112. In Ex. 139 the antecedent is formed by beginning at bar four of Ex. 138 and introducing passing notes (* * *).

Canon 4

in

i,

EB

^
=P2=

* *

P=t

* *

Mh
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The above resolved

^
-
^0-K

ES

i
m=is w=i=ii-Mf=l?^

JJ:-A

iit=*:
^-0
'

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*=?=

itf^

M ^^
=S=P-

p-

g
rt*
=P=
&c.

-U4-

2dz

^ctzizqe

94
Ex.
139, b.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


The same by
g

contrary motion,

Canon 4 =3=

ii i.

tzzt i ^=P=g=F

2=t

F==r=^

P=d=^=^
The above
resolved

i BE

E^

I^Z^.
I

^
113.

rr

^^
r

'F

are the chief canons to be obtained from this But there aie many other possible subject. changes ; for instance, (i) the accents may be changed, the above four antecedents beginning at the "second part of the bar, ifistead of the first (Ex. 140., a, b, c, d) -.-^

The above

Jjoly-morphouB

Ex. 140.

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r->

J=gg=

i^^
fi

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$^

(2) The antecedent may begin on any of the (essential) notes of the originalinstead of the-first (Ex. 141, a, 6, c) :

POLYMORPHOUS CANON.
Ex. 141. a
?3=:

95

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3i:

t^z ^.

v-f^^^F^ ;^
r-ig-

fi'l'P

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114. It can also appear as a four-part circular canon in two ways (Ex. 142, 143). In Ex. 142 the key changes at each return of the antecedent, the latter beginning every time a fourth lower The parts are transposed an octave (a) or a fifth higher (6).
in the latter

case (see par. 108).

Ex. 142.

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DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

115. In Ex. 143 the antecedent begins every time a note higher, sequential canon seems an remaining in the original key. appropriate term for this species, differing as it does from an ordinary circular canon, which continually modulates.
still

Ex. 143.

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XIII.

CLOSE CANONS.
117. Formerly there were many methods of writing canons, or rather of exhibiting them when written. a canon was given complete in open score, the term "open canon" was applied. It was, however, very usual to write only the principal part, stating the number of parts for which it was composed, and indicating the various entries by the sign (see par. 117). This was called a " close canon."

When

follows very closely

This term must not be taken to indicate a canon in which the consequent upon the antecedent, though this is the sense in which the term is used in Fugue (see Primer, p. g).

118. Sometimes also all the clefs belonging to the parts composing the canon were prefixed thus
:

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119. In unravelling canons so written, the student must remember that the system on which the clefs are prefixed varies very much. According to Albrechtsberger
:

desired that the answer to a canon shall not be above or below,* it is usual to place before the time signature all the clefs in retrograde order.f" It is also usual to indicate the place of entry by the sign . Sometimes figures are used to denote the interval in which the canon is made, and these are placed above or below those notes on which the succeeding parts enter."
it is

"

When

made

in the unison, but in the fifth, or octave

*
t

And
The

also in other intervals.

(See Ex. 123.)

which entered last was written Jtrst, at the beginning one next, and so on, the leading part having its clef immediately before the first note, and being in no way affected by those which
clef for the part of the stave, the last but
it.

preceded

(See Ex. 123.)

98
Ex. 144,

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.


Canon 4
5 in
i.

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" Canons in which the entries are indicated iDy figures may be written in one clef. The figures placed above the staff indicate the intervals above, and those beneath the staff the intervals below. The same observation applies to the sign . " The intervals indicated by the figures are always reckoned from the first note of the first part (antecedent), and not from that note above or below which the figure is placed.* Thus, in Ex. 144, a, the tenor takes <5 at the figure 5 a fifth above the first bass note, and the alto enters with C in the octave above at the figure 8, the treble entering with at the figure 12. In Ex. 144, b, the alto enters with A a fifth below, at the figure 5 ; the tenor with E in the octave below at the figure 8 and the bass with A a twelfth below, at the figure 12,"

120. Another method was to give, in addition to the clefs, the requisite rests which every part had to observe before enteringThis plan would enable the canon (or rule), and also the mark showing the places of entry, to be dispensed with. For a specimen of this method see Ex. 123.

seems undoubtedly the


*

121. Placing the clefs from right to left, i.e. in retrograde order, oldest systemf, but later writers depart

Even

this

has been departed from.

t Morley in his " Plaine and Easie Introduction to PracticaB Musicke (London, 1597), says :" But the F/rench men and Italians, iiave used a waie that tho^h there were foure or five partes in one, yet might it be perceived and sung at the first, and the manner thereof is this. Of how manie parts the canon is, so manie cliefes do they set at the beginning of the verse, stil causing that which standeth neerest unto the musick, serve for the leading part, the next towards the left hand, for the next fdlowiog parte, and so consequentU? to the last. But if betweene anie two cliefes you find rests, those belong to that part, which the cliefe standing next unto them on the left side signifieth-

CLOSE CANONS.

99

from this. Kollman, in his " Essay on Practical Composition " (London, 1799), arranged the clefs from left to right, in the order in which each voice entered, thus
:

Ex. 143.

4 IN

I,

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rz2

PER TONOS BX FIFTHS. ^

^
clefs

The

here given precede a circular canon.

122.

The

following shows the entry of

all

the voices in the

canon given above (Ex. 145). It will be seen that the parts enter in the order of the clefs, from left to right. Ex 146.

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Ex. 147
in Ex. 147.
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left

Lobe, in his " Lehrbuch der Musikalischen Komposi123. _ tion " (Leipzig, i860), and even Albrechtsberger, whose rule we have quoted (see par. 119), follow the old system of placing the clef of the part which begins immediately before the first note,
but the other clefs are placed from grade order.
to right,

and not

in retro-

which the

a canon by Albrechtsberger, sent by him to Haydn, stand as mentioned above.


Hypodiapente, ED Hypodiapason.

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Canone Perpetuo a 4 Voci,

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100
124.

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

The

following shows the entry of


:

all

the voices in the

above canon
Ex. 148.

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CHAPTER

XIV.

HINTS TO THE STUDENT.


127.

To compose
(i)

a canon

we proceed ihus

Write the antecedent up


the consequent.

to the point of the entry of

(2)

Transfer this in the proper interval to the part which has the consequent.

(3)

Continue the antecedent as a counterpoint to the


consequent.

(4)

Add

this

new

progression to the consequent, and so

on to the end of the movement.

canon be at the octave or unison there will be little if the answer is to be strictly at the fourth or fifth, an accidental will be necessary to make the semitones fall in the The scales already given (on page 54, will show right places. what accidentals are necessary. If we wish to escape modulation, we must avoid that particular note in the antecedent, which
128. If the
difficulty,

but

requires the accidental in the consequent.

One of the most frequent modulations is to the domiThis employed in a canon and answered at the fifth above would lead us to the key of the second dominant, the return from which would prove embarrassing. If however instead of the harmony of the second dominant we use the minor chord on the supertonic of the original key, we preserve the key relationship and materially help the return (see Ex. 128, bar 4). No difficulty will arise in a canon answered in the fifth above (or fourth below), if the antecedent modulates towards the subdominant, as the modulation in the consequent leads us back to the neither will any difficulty arise if original key (see Ex. 126) the antecedent does modulate to the dominant if the consequent be at the fourth above or fifth below (see Ex. 127, bar 6).
129. nant.
;

130. To be really effective a canon In ear, and not merely to the eye.
difficult to

must be perceptible to the a canon 2 in i this is not

lent

ensure, and the student may easily find examples to which he may refer.

many

excel-

I02

DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT AND CANON.

131. The following hints may be of assistance to the student : in his efforts to attain desirable clearness in canonic writing
(i)

Let the consequent follow the antecedent at a moderate distance and before its effect on the ear Too long a lead renders the construcis weakened. tion comparatively easy, but detracts from its value as a canon. On the other hand the closer the canon
the easier is it to make it infinite, and vice versa. If the canon be in more than two parts it is generally necessary to let the consequents enter at unequal distances.

(2)

The

continuation of the antecedent above or below the consequent should, if possible, differ from it rhythmically, for the sake of contrast.

(3)

Occasional rests, letting the consequent be heard between the phrases of the antecedent, will be an easy and ready means of making the canonic character of a movement apparent.
In a canon formed on two or more subjects, endeavour by all means to contrast these subjects. This is too often overlooked.

(4)

132. Double counterpoint, imitation, and canon, are of universal value and importance to the musician, not only in fugal writing of which they are the very essence but in every kind of musical composition. The Appendix includes examples taken from orchestral and pianoforte works, and the student will be well rewarded who searches for and discovers other examples which abound in the

Writing instrumental and vocal works of the great masters. these artificial combinations will, with diligence and welldirected practice, become easy, and the young composer who regards them as a means to an end and not the end itself, will realise how vastly these studies have expanded his powers.

APPENDIX.
EXAMPLES OF DOUBLE COUNTERPOINT.
No.
1.

Meno

mosso. R.

Langsamer.

Schumann.

Kreisleriana.

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Preceding Bass inverted in the fifteenth.

104
No.
2.

APPENDIX.
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D.

Spohr.

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Viola.

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Overture to " Die Zau berflo te.'

APPENDIX.

105

L^

No.

4.

Beethoven.

Pianoforte Sonata, Op. 28.

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APPENDIX.

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3.

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In

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No. 6

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^EXAMPLE OF QUADRUPLE
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COUNTERPOINT.
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voices are taking part in

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io8
No. 7. IMITATION

APPENDIX,

SION AT
Violino
I.

AT THE SEVENTH BELOW, AND BY.INVER. THE SECOND ABOVE. Mozart, From Sympho ny in D
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Viola.

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Cello e Basso,

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APPENDIX.

109

No. 8. CANON 4 IN

X.

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The above canon (from Burney's " History,") shows a little variation in the method of exhibiting a close canon. The clefs here are placed as explained in ;par. 123, but the notes on which the various consequents enter are indicated by "The tenor leads a direct (w) instead of figures (see par. iig). Burney says: oil the subject and is answered at the second bar by the soprano in the octave. At the third bar the bass begins a fifth below the tenor, and is answered at the fourth bar by the counter-tenor an octave above the bass."

tio

APPENDIX.
No. 9. CANON 4 IN
i.

J.

S.

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The following canon and


Sir

letter

were sent by Mendelssohn


:

G. Smart, in fulfilment of a jocular promise to write a Viola duet for their mutual performance

coft* "The idea of 'the Tenor Duett' presented itself to I would have written it down Science, and I felt myself guilty. and sent it to you immediately, but as I do not exactly know in what style you- would like -it, I think it better to send you first a specimen, here, in Order to ask' you whether I shall continue it in

my

someway."

112

APPENDIX.
No. 10 CANON 2 IN
Viola
I.
i.

(Sir

G. Smart.)
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APPENDIX,

" You see in this mamner it goes to eternity, and perhaps you would like to have the duett somewhat shorter."
This Letter was received by Sir George Smart, fuly ii, 183 1.

No. II. CANON,

PER ARSIN ET THESIN AND AUGMENTATION.

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114

APPENDIX.
No. laCANON 4 IN
i

BY INVERSION.*
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it

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in

looked upon also as a specimen of 4 in 2, as there are tw6 antecedents, although that in the Bass i^ derived from the Tenof by inversion.
*

This

may be

APPENDIX.

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world

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Ii6
No. 13. CANON

APPENDIX.

BY AUGMENTATION AND IN CONTRARY.


MOTION.
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No. 14. CANON

BY DIMINUTION AND CONTRARY MOTION.

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APPENDIX.

117

J. F.

No. 15. CANON 4 IN 2.* Bridge, From ** Mount Moriah," an Oratorio.


jnoto. != 80.

Andante con
Soprano.

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Tbnor.

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ter,

is

brought as

lamb

to

the

slaugh

ter,

brought

*^

brought as

lamb

to

the

slaugh -ter,

is

brought as

iamb

to

the

slaiigh - ter,

lamb

Iamb

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to

the

slaugh

ttr,

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to

the

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ter,

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r
a

H
lamb

c
to

r
the

J
slaugh

r
- ter,

'

to
*

the

slaugh -ter,

ThU Canon

has an independent orchestral accompaniment.

ii8

APPENDIX.

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be

fore her shear

ers

is

dumb,

is

dumb,

be

and

as

sheep

be-fore her shear

ers

is

not

month,

HtB

mouth,

He

pen- efh

'

APPENDIX.

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i^
He
is

as

^^
a
lamb,

He

IS

brought

as

brought

as

amb

to

the

slaugh - ter,

tamb,

lamb,

120

APPENDIX.

lamb

to

the

slaugh-ter,

is

brought

as

lamb

to

the

brought as

lamb

to

the

slaugh

- ter,

m
lamb,

He

is

brought

as

brottgtit,

aa

lamb,

'

ai

APPENDIX.

121

No. i6. CANON ^ IN

i.'

ON A GROUND

BASS.

Henry Purcell.

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:^^^iS

^s^^^M

^^

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From
*

a Manuscript in possession
is

of.

C. Taphouse, Esq., by

whose kind permission

it

now

iSEinted. it is believed, for the fir4 time.

122

APPENDIX.

APPENDIX.

123

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The Fays' Frolic (Female Voices)
Springtime

s.

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BEETHOVENcoM^mw^rf.
Mount
Engedi; or, David of Olives
in

s. d.
...

6
6

the Wilderness

i
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Summer The Golden City The Wishing Stone The Water Fairies The Silver Cloud Minster Bells
B.
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..,

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AGUTTER.
...

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Albano (English)

A Calm Sea and a Prosperous Voyage ... Meek, as Thou livedst, hast Thou departed

o o

THOMAS ANDERTON.
Yule Tide The Norman Baron Wreck of the Hesperus (Sol-fa,
I
I

KAREL BENDL.
6

Water-Sprite's Revenge (Female Voices)

o
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WILFRED BENDALL.
The Lady of Shalott (Female Voices)
Ditto
St.
...

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i

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Hezekiah St. John the Evangelist


St.

SIR

W. STERNDALE BENNETT.
3
... ...

Barnabas E.

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The May Queen (Sol-fa, is.) The Woman of Samaria (Sol-fa, js.) International Exhibition Ode (1862)
G. R. BETJEMANN. The Song of the Western Men

6
o

4
i

The Gipsies
Endymion

ASTORGA.
Stabat

W.
Israel Restored
6

R.

BEXFIELD.
4 2
i i

Mater

BACH.
Mass
in

JOSIAH BOOTH.
The Day of Rest (Female Voices)
6 6
6 6 o
1
:

B minor

Missa Brevis in a The Passion (S. Matthew) Ditto (Abridged as used at St. Pau:l's) The Passion (S.John)

o
6

M. BOYCE. The Lay of the Bkown Rosary


E.

Young Lochinvar
J.

Christmas Oratorio Magnificat

BRADFORD.
i

Harvest Cantata

God goeth up with shouting God so loved the world God's time is the best (Sol-fa, ed.) My Spirit was in heaviness LIGHT Everlasting Bide with us A Stronghold sure Be not afraid (Sol-fa, 4d.) Blessing, Glory, and Wisdom 1 wrestle and pray (Sol-fa, 2d.) Thou Guide of Israel
Jbsu,

The Song of Jubilee


Praise the Lord
...

2 6 u

Gaspar Becerra

A Song
Sigurd

of
.

BRADSHAW. J. BRAHMS. Destiny CHARLES BRAUN.


W.
F.
J. C.

BRIDGE. BRIDGE.
i

Priceless Treasure When will God recall my spirit

Daniel

RUDEL

Jesus,

now will we

praise

Thee
I

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Mount Moriah
o 6

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The Lord

is

King (Psalm

Nineveh

2 2
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The Bridal Day
J.

The Inchcape Rock The Lord's Prayer


The Light of Asia

o
o

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3 130)
i

F.

BARNETT.
(Sol-fa, 2s.)
...

o o ^

The Ancient Mariner

The Raising of Lazarus Paradise and the Peri

3 6

6 6 o

EDWARD BUNNETT.
Out of the Deep (Psalm
Mass for Four Voices

W. BYRD.
(in

BEETHOVEN.
The Praise of Music Ruins of Athens ...
No.
363.
i2;9,/92I

F minor)

2
I

CARISSIML
Jephthah
o

ORATORIOS, &c. Continued.


F. D.
Supplication

CARNELL.
iiS)

s.

d.

ROBERT FRANZ.
Praise ye the Lord (Psalm
117)

,. i.

GEORGE CARTER.
SiHPONiA Cantata (Psalh

NIELS W. GADE.
Psyche
ZiON
(Sol-fa,
is. 6d.)

2
3d.) gd.)

6
8

WILLIAM CARTER.
Placida

Spring's Message (Sol-fa,

o
i I

Erl-Kihg's Daughter (Sol-fa,

CHERUBINL
Requiem Mass, C minor (Latin and English) Second Mass in D minor Third Mass (Coronation) Fourth Mass in C E. T. CHIPP.
J

The Crusaders
COMALA
2
1 z

(Sol-fa,

is.)

2
2
i

o o o o

Christmas Eve (Sol-fa,

4d.)

HENRY GADSBY.
Lord OF THE Isles
o O
6

(Sol-fa,

is. 6d.)

Alcestis (Male Voices)


4
2

Columbus

(ditto)

2 4 2

6 a G

FREDERICK CORDER.
The Bridal of Triermain
(Sol-fa,
is.)

SIR
The Dreah

MICHAEL COSTA.
1

G. GARRETT. Harvest Cantata (Sol-fa, 6d.) The Shunammite The Two Advents
R.

3
i

o
s

A Song
RuTh
I

H. COWARD. The Story of Bethany (Sol-fa, is. F. H. COWEN. St. John's Eve (Sol-fa, is. 6d.)
is. 6d.)

MACHILL GARTH.
i

The Wild Huntsman


6d.)

2
2
1

6 6
6 6

A. R.
Joan op Arc (Sol-pa, Passion Service

GAUL.
2 2 2
2 2
is.)
...

is.)

6
6 6

of Thanksgiving Sleeping Beauty (Sol-fa,


(Sol-fa,
J.
is. 6d.)

MAUDE CRAMENT.
I45)

2 4 2 2
3

o e

Ruth (Sol-fa, gd.) The Holy City (Sol-pa, IS.) Ten Virgins (Sol-fa, is.) Israel in the Wilderness (Sol-fa,

6
6

WILL MAGNIFY ThEE, O GoD (FsALU

FR.
Salamis.

GERNSHEIM.
i

W. CRESER.
Budora (A Dramatic
Palestine
Idyl)
'.

a Triumph Song (Male Voices)


F. E.

GLADSTONE.
2 6 G

W. CROTCH.
o

Philippi

GLUCK.
Orpheus
3

W.
The Fairy Ring

H.

CUMMINGS.
2
6 6

HERMANN GOETZ.
By THE Waters OF Babylon (Psalm
137)
...

W.
TsDeum
The Desert (Male
P.

G.

CUSINS.
I

i I i

NffiNIA

FIELICIEN DAVID.
Voices)
1

The Water-Lily (Male

Voices)

6 o
6

CH. GOUNOD.
Mors et Vita (Latin or English)
Ditto,
6

H. DIEMER.
4

Bethany

The Redemption (English Words)


Ditto,

Sol-fa (Latin and English)

2
5

o
o
4

M. E. DOORLY.
Lazarus
F. G.

Sol-fa

DOSSERT.

Mass
St.

in

minor

ANTONfN DVORAK.
The
Ludhila Ditto (German and Bohemian Words)
Spectre's Bride Ditto (German and Bohemian Words) Stabat Mater

Patriotic

Hymn

Ditto (French Words) Ditto (German Words) Mbsse Solennelle (St. Cecilia) 5 Out of Darkness Communion Service (Messe Solennelle)... Troisi&me Messe Solennelle 5 De Profundis (Psalm 130) (Latin Words)... 8 o Ditto (Out of Darkness) o 3 The Seven Words of Our Saviour 6 o Daughters of Jerusalem 2 6 Gallia {Sol-fa, 4d.)
2
1

2
8 10
i i i

2
i i

6 6

i
i

H. The Ascension The Epiphany


Elysium

Ditto (German and Bohemian Words) 3 A. M. GOODHART. Requiem Mass 5 o Earl Haldan's Daughter . Arethusa A. E. DYER. Salvator Mundi 2 6 C. H. GRAUN. Electra of Sophocles 1 6 The Passion of Our Lord (Der Tod Jesu)
J.

EDWARDS.
F.

Te Deum

2
2

o o o

2 2
I

6
J.

O.

GRIMM.
i 2

Praise to the Holiest

The Soul's Aspiration


G.

ROSALIND
The Birth
Mass
in

ELLICOTT.
I I

HALFORD.

of Song

o 6

The Paraclete

HENRY FARMER.
B flat (Latin and
English)
I
1

HANDEL.
Alexander's Feast
Acis AND Galatea Ditto, New Edition, edited BY J. Barney Ditto, ditto. Sol-fa
2
i i i

MYLES

B.

FOSTER.
6 6
8 6

The Lady of the Isles The Angels of the Bells (Female Voices)

Alceste Semele

2
3 3

Ditto ditto Sol-fa o The Bonnie Fishwives (ditto) 2

The Passion The Triumph of Time and Truth

o o

ORATORIOS, &c, Continued,


HANDEL
Alexander Balus Hercules
Athaliah
continued.
s. d.

HUMMEL.
First Mass in

Esther Susanna Theodora Belshazzar

'.

3 3 3 3 3 3

o o o o o o

flat

The

Messiah,
is.)

edited

o
o o o

by

V. Novello
2
i

Communion Service, ditto Second Mass in E flat Communion Service, ditto Third Mass in D Communion Service, ditto Alma Virgo (Latin and English) Quod in Orbe (ditto)

(Sol-fa,

... The Messiah, ditto. Pocket Edition ... The Messiah, edited by W. T Best Israel in Egypt, edited by Mendelssohn

W. H. HUNT.
Stabat Mater

2
2

o
o o o

Israel in Egypt, edited by V. Novello.


i Pocket Edition 2 Judas MACCABiEUS (Sol-fa, IS.) i ... Judas MACCABiEus. Pocket Edition a Samson (Sol-fa, is.) 2 Solomon 2 Jephtha 2 Joshua 2 Deborah 2 Saul I Chandos Te Deum i Dettingen Te Deum 1 Utrecht Jubilate O praise the Lor"d with one consent 1 (Sixth Chandos Anthem) Coronation and Funeral Anthems. Cloth 5

H. H. HUSS. Ave Maria (Female Voices)


F.
St.

ILIFFE.

o
o

John the Divine

JOHN WILLIAM JACKSON.


I

cried unto

God

o o

W. JACKSON.
The Year
D.
A.

JENKINS.
2s.)

David and Saul (Sol-pa,

JENSEN.

Or, singly

The Feast op Adonis


8 3 8 6

The King shall rejoice


Zadok the Priest

o o
...

W. JOHNSON.
EccE Homo
C.

My

heart

is

inditing
o
1
i

Let thy hand be strengthened

Ode on

The ways of Zion St. Cecilia's Day

o
o

WARWICK JORDAN.

L'Allegro

Blow ye the trumpet in Zion N. KILBURN. The Silver Star (Female Voices)

HAYDN.
The Creation (Sol-fa, is.) The Creation. Pocket Edition ... The Seasons (Each Season, singly, is.) First Mass in B flat (Latin) (Latin and English) Ditto Second Mass in C (Latin) Third Mass (Imperial) (Latin and English)
(Latin) Ditto Sixteenth Mass (Latin) The Passion or, Seven Last Words Te Deum (English and Latin) Insane et Van^ Cur^ (Ditto)
;

2
i

3
i i i i

o o o o o o o
6 o 4

ALFRED KING.
The Epiphany

OLIVER KING.
By the waters op Babylon (Psalm The Naiads (Female Voices)
J.
137)

i
1
...

KINROSS.
Sol-fa

Songs

in a

Vineyard (Female Voices)

2
i

Ditto,

H.
Ditto,

LAHEE.
LEO.

The Sleeping Beauty (Female Voices)


Sol-pa

BATTISON HAYNES.
The
Fairies' Isle

(Female Voices)

LEONARDO
Dixit Dominus

H.
Jubilee

HEALE,
x

Ode

H. LESLIE. The First Christmas Morn


F.

C. Fair Rosamond {Sol-fa,

SWINNERTON HEAP.
as.)

LISZT.

The Legend op

St.

Elizabeth

Thirteenth Psalm
C. H.

EDWARD HECHT.
Eric the Dane
3
i

LLOYD.

Alcestis

O MAY

join

the Choir Invisible

GEORGE HENSCHEL.
Out of Darkness (Psalm
130) 2 6

HENRY
Fayre Pastoeel

HILES.
^ ^

Andromeda Hero and Leander The Song of Balder The Lonobeards' Saga (Male Voices) The Gleaners.' Harvest (Female Voices) A Song op Judgment

..

The Crusaders

W. H. The Village Fair

LONGHURST.

FERDINAND HILLER.
Nala and Damavanti A Song of Victory
4
'

HAMISH MACCUNN.

Lay of the Last Minstrel (Sol-pa, is.6d.).. Lord Ullin's Daughter (Sol-fa, 8d.) G. A. MACFARREN. SoNos in a Cornfield (Female Voices)
..

HEINRICH HOFMANN.
Cinderella Song of the Norns (Female Voices)
Fair Melusima
* 4
...

May Day (Sol-fa, 6d.) The Soldier's Legacy (Operetta) Outward Bound

ORATORIOS, &c.~Conhnued.
A. C.
Jason

MACKENZIE.

s. d.

E.

MUNDELLA.
JOHN NAYLOR.
...

Thb Dream op Jubal The Story op Sayid


The Bride (Sol-pa, 8d,) The Rose OP Sharon (Sol-fa, 2S.) Jubilee Ode The Cotter's Saturday Night The New Covenant
Veni, Creator Spiritus
...

a
3

Victory of Song (Female Voices)

o
6 o
6

2
z
...

DR.
Jeremiah

,..

2 2
i

o 6 o

De Profundis

J.

NESVERA.

HERBERT OAKELEY.
Selection prom a Jubilee Lyric

F. Roland's Horn

W. MARKULL.
2 6

REV. SIR FREDK. OUSELEY.


The Martyrdom of
St.

Polycarp

F. E. Prince Sprite (Female Voices)

MARSHALL.
3
2 6

R. P.

PAINE.
93)

B. The Vision OF Jacob


J.
J.

McEWEN.
o

The Lord Reigneth (Psalm The Prodigal Son Great is the Lord

PALESTRINA.
Missa Assumpta est Maria MiSSA PAPiB MaRCELLI MiSSA Brevis Missa "O Admirabile Commercium"

H.

MEE.
x

Horatius (Male Voices)

MENDELSSOHN.
Elijah (Sol-pa, is.) 2 Elijah (Pocket Edition) i o As the Hart pants (Psalm 42) i o Come, LET us SING (Psalm 95) i o WhbnIsraelout op Egypt cAMB(SoL-PA,gd.) i o Not unto us, O Lord (Psalm 115) i o
St. Paul {Sol-pa, is.) St. Paul (Pocket Edition)
a
i
...
...

...

H. W.
The Kobolds
C. H.

PARKER.
130)

H. PARRY.
Day
(Sol-fa,
is.)

De Profundis (Psalm
Ode
on St. Cecilia's

Hymn op Praise (Lobgesang) (Sol-fa, is.) Lord, how long wilt Thou forget me
Ditto,

z i

o
4 o 4
3

Sol-fa Hear my prayer (s. solo and chorus) ... Ditto ditto Ditto, Sol-fa Lauda Sign (Praise Jehovah) (Sol-fa, gd.) ... The First Walpurgis Night (Sol-pa, is.) ... Midsummer Night's Dream (Female Voices)

o
i

Blest Pair of Sirens (Sol-fa, Funeral Ode (Shirley) ... Prometheus Unbound Judith L' Allegro (Sol-fa, is. 6d.)

8d.)
,

Eton The Lotus-Eaters (The


Job

Choric Song)

o
2
i i

DR. JOSEPH PARRY.


Nebuchadnezzar (Sol-fa,
B.
is. 6d.)

Athalie (Sol-pa, is.) Antigone (Male Voices) (Sol-fa, IS.) ... Man is Mortal (Eight Voices) Festoesanq (Hymns OP Praise) Ditto (MAle Voices) Christus (Sol-fa, 6d.) Three Motets for Female Voices Son and Stranger (Operetta) LoRELEY (Sol-fa; 6d.) CEdipus at Colonos (Male Voices) To THE Sons op Art (Ditto) Ditto, Sol-pa Judge me, O God (Psalm 43) (S .l-pa, ijd.) Why rage fiercely the Heathen ... ... My God, why, O why hast Thou forsaken me (Psalm 22) Sing to the Lord (Psalm 98) Six Anthems for the Cathedral at Berlin. For 8 voices, arranged in 4 farts ... Ave Maria (Saviour of Sinners). 8 voices

2 4
x i i 1 i

PARSONS.

o o o o o

The Crusader
T. M. PATTISON. May Day (Sol-fa, 6d.) The Miracles of Christ (Sol-fa, gd.) The Ancient Mariner The Lay of the Last Minstrel
St.

4
i

o
o o
3

3
i

A. L. John THE Baptist

PEACE.
6d.)

PERGOLESI.
Stabat Mater (Female Voices) (Sol-fa,

o o o

4 6 6
8

GIRO PINSUTL
Phantoms Famtasmi hell' ombra A. H. D. PRENDERGAST. The Second Advent
E.

o
i

PROUT.

MEYERBEER.
Ninety-first Psalm (Latin) Ditto (English)
x

Damon and Phintias (Male Voices) The Red Cross Knight (Sol-pa, 2s.) The Hundredth Psalm
Freedom

o o
o o 6

B.

MOLIQUE.
3

Hereward Queen Aim^e (Female Voices)

Abraham

PURCELL.
Dido and ^neas Tb Dbum and Jubilate
in J.

MOZART.
King Thamos
First Mass (Latin and English)
i

i
x i x x

Seventh Mass in B flat Communion Service in B flat, Ditto ... Twelfth Mass (Latin) Ditto (Latin and English) (Sol-fa, gd.) Requiem Mass Ditto (Latin and English) Ditto Ditto, Sol-fa ... Litania de Venerabili Altaris (in E plat) Litania de Venerabili Sacramento (in B
flat)

F. H.

D READ.

Harold

x
i i I I

o o o
o

6
6
3

Bartiheus Caractacus The Consecration of the Banner In the Forest (Male Voices) Psyche J. V. ROBERTS. Jonah

Splendente te, Deus. First Motet O God, when Thou appearest. Ditto Have mercy, O Lord. Second Motet
Glory, Honour, Praise.

... ... ... ...

o o

W.

S.

ROCKSTRO.

3
3 3

The Good Shepherd

ROLAND ROGERS.
Prayer and Praise

Third Motet

ORATORIOS,
ROMBERG.
The Lay of the Bell (New Edition, translated BY THE Rev. J. Troutbeck, D.D.)
Ditto,
Sol-fa

SecContinued,

SVOHR.continued.
Calvary Fall of Babylon Last Judgment (Sol-fa, is.) The Christian's Prayer God, Thou art great (Sol-fa, 6d.) How lovely are Thy dwellings fair Jehovah, Lord of Hosts

The Transient AND the Eternal (Sol-fa, 4d.)

ROSSINI.
Stabat Mater (Sol-fa,
^

is.)

Moses

in

Egypt
B.

CHARLES
Divine Love

o o 6 6

RUTENBER."
2
2

C. SAINTON-DOLBY. Florimel (Female Voices)

The Crucifixion (Sol-fa, gd.) St. Mary Magdalen (Sol-fa, is. The Daughter of Jairus Sol-fa,
)

JOHN STAINER.
{

gd.)

CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS.
The

C.

Heavens
ig)

declare
J.

Cceli

enarrant
1

(Psalm

FRANK

SAWYER,
2
1

The Star

in

the East

SCHUBERT.
.

Mass in A plat Communion Service, ditto Mass in E flat ^ Communion Service^ ditto Mass in B flat Communion Service, ditto Mass in C Communion Service, ditto Mass in G Communion Service, ditto Mass in F Communion Service, ditto Song op Miriam (Sol-fa 6d.}

Eden * The Voyage of Maeldune Carmen S^culare The Revenge (Sol-fa, gd.) God is our Hope (Psalm 46) CEdipus Rex (Male Voices) The Battle of the Baltic H. V\r. STEWARDSON.
Gideon

VILLIERS STANFORD.

The Tournament

J.

STORER.

C. SUCH. Narcissus and Echo God IS OUR Refuge (Psalm 46)

ARTHUR SULLIVAN.
The Golden Legend (Sol-fa, as.) Ode FOR the Colonial and Indian Exhibition Festival Te Deum

SCHUMANN.
The Minstrel's Curse The King's Son Mignon's Requiem Paradise and the Peri (Sol-fa, Pilgrimage of the Rose Manfred
Faust
St.
is. 6d.)

W. TAYLOR.
2 6

John the Baptist A. GORING The Sun- Worshippers

THOMAS.

E. H. THORNE. Be merciful unto me

Advent Hymn, "In Lowly Guise" New Year's Song (Sol-fa, 6d.).

FERRIS TOZER.
King Neptune's Daughter (Female Voices)

H.
Choruses

SCHUTZ.
St. Cecilia's

VAN BREE.
Day
(Sol-fa, gd.)

The Passion op our Lord

BERTRAM LUARD SELBY.


and
in

CHARLES VINCENT.
3
3

Incidental

Music

to
6 6

"Helena
Mass Mass
(S. (S.

Troas"
J.

The Village Queen (Female Voices) (ditto) The Little Mermaid

SHORT.

W. M. WAIT.
The Good Samaritan R. H.
Jerusalem
In Constant

George)
Joseph)

2
I

E. SILAS. Mass in C Communion Service in C


TOASH

WALKER.

WEBER.
Order (Hymn) Mass in G (Latin and English) (ditto) Mass in E flat Communion Service IN E FLAT
Jubilee Cantata preciosa Three Seasons
S. In exitu Israel Dixit DoMiNus
S- S.

R.

SLOMAN.

Supplication and Praise

HENRY SMART.
2 2 2
2
I 1

Kino Rent's Daughter (Female Voices) .. The Bride of Dunkerron (Sol-fa, is. 6d.) King Arthur (Soi^fa, Ariadne (Sol-fa, gd.)
J.

M. SMIETON.
is.)

WESLEY.
WESLEY.
is.)
...

ALICE MARY SMITH.


(ditto)

The Red Kino (Men's Voices) The Song of the Little Baltunq
Ditto,

Soi^fa

o
X

O O 8

Ode to the North-East Wind Ode to the Passions A. SOMERVELL. Mass in C minor CHARLTON T. SPEER. The Day Dream

Lord, Thou art my God C. LEE WILLIAMS. The Last Night at Bethany (Sol-fa,

O
6

Gethsemane

THOMAS WINGHAM.
Mass in D Te Deum (Latin)

CHAS. WOOD.
Ode to the West Wind

J. M. W. YOUNG. Mass (Five Solo Voices and Double Choir) 2 I O The Return of Israel to Palestine Hymn to St. Cecilia

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MEE.

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MOZART.
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