This is clear, easy and understable book about polyphonic style of sixteenth Century. There describes modal patters, examples, styles, since two-two notes to a complete mass.

A landmark achievement still unsurpassed, a companion to the author's earlier published scholarly investigation of its matter--he knows whereof he speaks. If one wishes to understand late Renaissance or "modal" counterpoint, this book is requisite. Among its many pleasures is its lucid and pithy account of the history of music theory.

Also recommended: PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THE JAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST by Jeff Burns.

I am a music student at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. I am currently reading, Counterpoint by Knudd Jeppesen. I feel that Counterpoint is a must read for any serious music student. I am currently at page 20 with 15 pages of hand made notes. The historical facets of this book alone are amazing. Also the ease at which one is able to read Counterpoint is very pleasing. I strongly urge any theory/composition major to read Jeppesen 's book "Counterpoint."