Skip to main content

Modal Counterpoint: In the Style of the 16th Century

Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
Modal Counterpoint: In the Style of the 16th Century

Musician and educator Vaclav Nelhybel designed this instructional introduction to modal 16th-century counterpoint to explain the principles of two- , three- , and four-part counterpoint to students. Topics covered include tritones, the cantus firmus, consonance and dissonance, rhythmic emphasis, and double counterpoint; they are demonstrated with short example phrases and longer compositions by Palestrina and other 16th-century composers. The presentation is narrated by William Geib with Alexandre Barta on piano and a seven-member choral ensemble. Liner notes are a written transcription of the spoken instruction and include sheet music for played examples.

Track Listing

icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
101
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
02:57
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
102
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
03:38
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
103
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
02:36
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
104
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
01:15
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
105
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
01:35
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
106
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
03:23
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
107
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
06:49
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
201
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
03:00
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
202
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
02:11
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
203
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
04:40
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
204
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
02:28
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
205
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
01:32
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
206
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
00:48
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
207
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
02:10
icon-circle-play svg-new-pause-button
208
Vaclav Nelhybel, Alexandre Barta, William Geib
03:39