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Canon and Multiple Counterpoint
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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
be
when
at
Simple
Counterpoint, with
its restricted
mony, he
far as is
to apply, as
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
With
this in
well to
choose
many
it is
Although
point
is
employed
references to
and
many
those
opportunities for
happy introduction
found by
who
iv
INTRODUCTION.
An
rules;
effort
has been
made
to avoid
all
but at the
until
in
same
necessary,
justify
knowledge which
while he
is
will
him
strict letter
observing
the spirit.
The Author's
to
many
valuable
for kind
and
to
ments and
hav;
rendered invaluable.
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
Examples
VI.
39
CHAPTER
Triple and quadruple counterpoints point Example
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.
....
7679
VI
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER
Canons
:
XI.
PAOE
80
gi
CHAPTER
Polymorphous canon
XII.
.
92
96 100
OpenCloseCanon
CHAPTER
XIV.
Round
97
loi
102 12a
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
42; 51,6
68 to 74
30
39. c; 40, e
tvirelfth
43
J
Antecedent
Canon
80 91
107,
136, 14a
close
by diminution
enigmatical
finite
finite
,,
....
. .
. .
137 '33
124, 125
.
.
129
130. 131 126, 127
open polymorphous
' '
with coda
retrograde sequential
.... ....
.
99.
117
128
I
no to
"5
9329.
13
103 to 105
H3
progressions
Clefs prefixed to a close canon Contracted parts subjects ,,
..... ....
.
Contrary and
3 (Sec. 3)
tenth
,,
....
34
motion
3 (Sec. 3)
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.
15 to 24
.
iifteenth
7 (note), 21
25 to 30
II
11
19.
1,
25
3 (notes to Sec.i),]
(
461050; 76,4
62 to 69, 78, 79
.1
I.
II
41
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
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,!
,.
4),
2 3.4) 127
76. 8385,
III
"3.
112
"4
79
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.
....
.
"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)
.....
.
41
Canon
Round
....
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
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
Unessential note
Unprepared discords
..... ....
.
28,30
7
4
22
.
9a.
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.
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.)
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.
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Q
--.
J==f
^. ^.
13 14
:$=&:
:t=E
^m^=^^
Inversion.
pr^r
:$:
It
part of
--f^
^P
&c. <-J
^
(2.)
Lower
'
-.
The
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.)
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
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=^
is
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.
^^^1
Ex.
g.
The above
par. 2i).
is
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
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
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
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
-.
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."
make
is
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.
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
?
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
=^
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.
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.
|iS
-P
^-F^
P
^
%
r f
j^r,
m
"
M^
b
Inversion.
;C_i:
r-^^F
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.
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.
^ 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
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.
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
-
^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
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
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
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.
was
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
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,
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.
'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
(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
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
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
:
the tenth
Ex. 46.
Schneider.
W'T'~=rf^~w~i
Model.
r~r
22
Ex. 48.
^i
Model. O -e[
A. F. C. KoLLMAtW.
&c.
^^
6
^^ S
:^^^
TT5T1
ai^TK;
Inversion.
iH
^L
b-
s
I I
^
c
-i
Lower
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=1=
<!'
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.
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I
<o
>
>
^^
BS
r*^^
T<*
P =t=t:
Inversion.
i
L
=FFF=
Lower
^
is
-TT
m'
In Ex. 49,
a, the
suspended seventh at
83
Albrechtsberoer.
^
a
Ex. 50.
Model,
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^
-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
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
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
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
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,
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
the sixth
Model
26
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.
27
50.
The augmented
sixth producing
by inversion; a dimit)ished
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 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
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.
The suspended
when
inverted,
^
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
given below.
^
^S
KiRNBERGER.
^^
m
I I I
=S=p:
qtqt
NJ-
^
Model.
^
b
29
Inversion.
m^
f
pr^^=p
,
\ \ \
=PC5:
Ex. 63.
f^ i^^^ Lower
Inversion.
^
1=t
Reicha.
^f ^a
:*
I2-
5.V ^'tvSJ-^ J
rt
i:
T=p:
SI
F
There
give
c
is
:
Inversion.
m
'^
V,
:p=f=
*=t:
r r r
^S
fJTr. r
=*^
rrr :rir
r ip^
^^
^
rH^lf
Ex. 64.
^a
it
a
Model.
f^T
h
?=e:
aap P
^m
b
Inversion.
M.
3Z
Upper part a
fifth
^fttt
30
Ex. 63.
Model.
Handel.
HS
'
^^B
P=e=p^
The
sequential sevenths
at*
become
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, * *).
this
inversion are
shown
in lai^e
5.1
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
spi
-J31
-rr-
thoughts
ppi
mf
and.
32
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
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.
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 ;
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
'.^
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
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
its
added
Model
rJz
4
Inversion
in the twelfth.
^
'9
Inversion
in the twelfth,
f^^
f^
1T
Model.
|^P=B ^
G
thirds.
The
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,
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'
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
1,
~T
'-J
.TT^g
Ex. 74.
li*^t^ i^^
Mozart. Variations in A.
^=
I
^f
?gi
^
#
i
y>
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
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
. * *
i
6
BB
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
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
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
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^
43
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
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.
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,
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
is
-i-
J^. i
^^
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.
'iri
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
(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.
taults.
Some examples
are appended.
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.
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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.
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Handel.
Chorus
firom
is
my light.'
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Lord.
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is
^
a slight variation from the
strict
^
inversion at
this point.
TRIPLE COUNTERPOINT.
Ex. 84.
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Bach.
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in
mloWk
221
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3 of
gasii
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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.
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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.
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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.
For imitation
in the fifth or
twfelfth below^.
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For imitation
i
Ex. g2 to 95 show
Ex. 92.
In the
strict imitation in
fifth
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above.
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IMITATION.
Ex. 94.
In the fourth above.
55
J. F. B.
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56
Ex.
.97.
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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.
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From Bach's 30
Variations.
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In the second above.
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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.
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
may
be
free,
moving by
antecedent.
is
by contrary motion
Ex. 105.
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by contrary motion
Ex. 106.
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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
:
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Or an octave
lower.
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is
an example of
strict
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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
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82. Imitation
scales
:
by contrary motion
is
in
minor
keys
cannot
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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
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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.
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86. Ex. 115.
Handel. Amen
in the
Messiah.
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* 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
interest to a composition
dull.
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.
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IMITATION ON CHORALES.
67
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;
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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.
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69
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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.
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Alto.
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75
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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
xaviiv,
unravelled).
It is
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).'*
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Ex. 122.
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A Fugue
of five
m
b
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79
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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.
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Wind
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=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
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=^
-
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
Cap
tain
Captain and
our
head,
He
-
is
ris
i
head,
-p-d-
^
is
If:
-Jizzmz
:r^
.
i
-
He
ris
en from
=FEe=
and our head,
He
^
is
i=3t = y^~
^-f
ir
-
your hearts
Qup
ris
your
84
gg.
coda
added to an
infinite
Ex. 128.
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^ ^
iS
T"
F. E.
x=t
^
5=t
w a=
tTj^LTf^
1=it
-r rf-' tf\f^r-^
'K Coda.
^m :&
m ^^^.
?E5:pc
rf Q
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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.
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
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.
87
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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-*
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102. canon by diminution cannot be of any great length, as the consequent soon overtakes the antecedent (being in notes cf
88
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
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:
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^FS;
^ ^
r^=3=t
i=^
23t
I
\
Reverted thus-
^^
-ry-
-r
-rJ-!'F
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
is
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
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
Ex. 136.
tN^
ENIGMATICAL CANON.
time
the
it
gi
it
appears
{i.e.,
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.
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
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
length
r>
3
3S
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POLYMORPHOUS CANON.
Ex. 138.
93
Canon 4
5
in
,
i.
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zi:
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SE
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Ex. 139, a.
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It
^
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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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^
-
^0-K
ES
i
m=is w=i=ii-Mf=l?^
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itf^
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p-
g
rt*
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&c.
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^ctzizqe
94
Ex.
139, b.
contrary motion,
Canon 4 =3=
ii i.
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2=t
F==r=^
P=d=^=^
The above
resolved
i BE
E^
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^
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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fi
'-yrsr^
$^
(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
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95
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l=t
3i:
t^z ^.
v-f^^^F^ ;^
r-ig-
fi'l'P
Z2
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J.
rzi:
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
Ex. 142.
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^
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i
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ii
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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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CHAPTER
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
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
:
'^^=ft-r=#
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
*
t
And
The
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
98
Ex. 144,
m ^-
^
1
m =^ ^=g^^
i
ipz:
^ ^
ej
S
ISt
fc^
^
;
" 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.
121. Placing the clefs from right to left, i.e. in retrograde order, oldest systemf, but later writers depart
Even
this
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,
*fe
rz2
^
clefs
The
122.
The
all
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.
^
P
iF$
^m
33t
1^
^^
Ex. 147
in Ex. 147.
is
^
clefs
in
^ ^
-r-
^^
=rt
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
mm E
ft
-^ r
I
=P2=
^m
*
!
100
124.
The
all
above canon
Ex. 148.
iTir-f
fi
i-r
JT!
CHAPTER
XIV.
To compose
(i)
a canon
we proceed ihus
(2)
Transfer this in the proper interval to the part which has the consequent.
(3)
(4)
Add
this
new
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
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
lent
ensure, and the student may easily find examples to which he may refer.
many
excel-
I02
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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f f
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a
it
Ss^B
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104
No.
2.
APPENDIX.
Coriii in
D.
Spohr.
i=s
Violino I
Viola.
m^
Cello.
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H'+f
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into.
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3.
I.
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m=^
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Violin part,
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J =;1==F $J
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Mozart.
Violino
APPENDIX.
105
L^
No.
4.
Beethoven.
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^J J J.1
;
&c.
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APPENDIX.
m ^^: E3_
ifeES
No.
3.
Violino
i.
Havdn.
From Symphony
In
D.
J
2.
Viohno
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I
1^^^
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i
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tr
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XPPEKDIX
No. 6
107
^EXAMPLE OF QUADRUPLE
is
COUNTERPOINT.
J. S.
Bach.
fe:
EEE
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ZgZZMZ
^
^=T: :^=A-
^51
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s^^^^s
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w=^~ -^=1-fotir
be looked upon as a Round, and when all it, quadruple counterpoint results.
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
.
Viola.
jteE
Cello e Basso,
^
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^%-rT-p^^
E^
^S
APPENDIX.
109
No. 8. CANON 4 IN
X.
^
i
-
^m
-n::/^
Francesco Turini.
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y
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TH
Chris
te
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le
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son
.
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frf^
le i -
i-son,
lei
son.
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\
L,
itt
le
**:
le
son, e
I9
son,
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."
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my
someway."
112
APPENDIX.
No. 10 CANON 2 IN
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117
J. F.
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ter,
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lamb
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ter,
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APPENDIX.
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dumb,
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lamb,
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120
APPENDIX.
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to
the
slaugh-ter,
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BASS.
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The Fays' Frolic (Female Voices)
Springtime
s.
d.
BEETHOVENcoM^mw^rf.
Mount
Engedi; or, David of Olives
in
s. d.
...
6
6
the Wilderness
i
i i
o
o o 6 6
Summer The Golden City The Wishing Stone The Water Fairies The Silver Cloud Minster Bells
B.
MissA de Sancto
(Sol-fa, 6d.)
(Sol-fa, 6d!)
..,
6 6 6 6
Mass in C Communion Service in C Mass in D The Choral Symphony Ditto (the Vocal Portion)
Ditto
Sol-fa
(Sol-fa, 3d.)
2
2
i
o
6
o
i
AGUTTER.
...
o
4
2
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
o
6
WILFRED BENDALL.
The Lady of Shalott (Female Voices)
Ditto
St.
...
4d.)
2
i
W.
Mass, in
I.
ARGENT.
ARMES.
Sol-fa
B flat
P.
The Legend of St. Cecilia (Sol-fa, Passion Music from St. Peter
3 z
i
*>
6
fi
SIR
W. STERNDALE BENNETT.
3
... ...
Barnabas E.
ASPA.
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
Young Lochinvar
J.
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,
2 6 u
Gaspar Becerra
A Song
Sigurd
of
.
BRIDGE. BRIDGE.
i
Daniel
RUDEL
Jesus,
now will we
praise
Thee
I
J.
F.
rockofages(latinandenglish)(s0l-fa.4d.)
o
6 6 6
BARN BY.
97)
I
Mount Moriah
o 6
3 2
IS. 6d.)
The Lord
is
King (Psalm
Nineveh
2 2
i
LEONARD BARNES.
The Bridal Day
J.
o
o
DUDLEY BUCK.
3 130)
i
F.
BARNETT.
(Sol-fa, 2s.)
...
o o ^
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
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
o
i I
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
4d.)
HENRY GADSBY.
Lord OF THE Isles
o O
6
(Sol-fa,
is. 6d.)
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
2
2
1
6 6
6 6
A. R.
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GAUL.
2 2 2
2 2
is.)
...
is.)
6
6 6
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
FR.
Salamis.
GERNSHEIM.
i
W. CRESER.
Budora (A Dramatic
Palestine
Idyl)
'.
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
Voices)
6 o
6
CH. GOUNOD.
Mors et Vita (Latin or English)
Ditto,
6
H. DIEMER.
4
Bethany
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
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2
8 10
i i i
2
i i
6 6
i
i
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
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
o o
HUMMEL.
First Mass in
'.
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
ILIFFE.
o
o
cried unto
God
o o
W. JACKSON.
The Year
D.
A.
JENKINS.
2s.)
JENSEN.
Or, singly
o o
...
W. JOHNSON.
EccE Homo
C.
My
heart
is
inditing
o
1
i
Ode on
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
2
i
Ditto,
H.
Ditto,
LAHEE.
LEO.
BATTISON HAYNES.
The
Fairies' Isle
(Female Voices)
LEONARDO
Dixit Dominus
H.
Jubilee
HEALE,
x
Ode
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
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
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.
...
a
3
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
Polycarp
MARSHALL.
3
2 6
R. P.
PAINE.
93)
McEWEN.
o
The Lord Reigneth (Psalm The Prodigal Son Great is the Lord
PALESTRINA.
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