Compositional Techniques. Volume 3: Three-Part Writing Exercises

Author: (German) Paul Hindemith
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: This composition textbook, listed in the 20th Century Music Criticism Catalog, consists of three volumes. The second volume was translated from the English edition by Mr. Luo Zhongrong, and the third volume was translated from the German edition by Ms. Jiang Dan. With this, the important teaching material now has a complete Chinese translation. The third volume, Three-Part Writing Exercises, follows the second volume, Two-Part Writing Exercises. Hindemith's explanation of tonality, especially his analysis of the tritone and leading tone, leaves a deep impression. Some examples in the book use the alto clef. Familiarity with the alto clef and adapting to the methods he advocates—completing exercises through singing and playing on the piano—benefits students in enhancing their melodic writing skills and practical abilities.