The Study of Fugue

Opening with a comprehensive historical survey of writings on the fugue from the beginning of fugal teaching (circa 1350) to the present, this text also explores four 18th-century studies which are its classical presentations: "Steps to Parnassus, " J. J. Fux (1725), "A Treatise on Fugue, " W. F. Ma [...]
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Opening with a comprehensive historical survey of writings on the fugue from the beginning of fugal teaching (circa 1350) to the present, this text also explores four 18th-century studies which are its classical presentations: "Steps to Parnassus, " J. J. Fux (1725), "A Treatise on Fugue, " W. F. Marpurg (1753-54), more. Includes introductions, commentary, and 255 musical examples.