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First paperback edition of classic introductory text by world-renowned musicologist and authority on Palestrina. Features history of contrapuntal theory, technical features, "species" exercises in 2-, 3- and 4-part counterpoint; canon, motet, Mass, more. Includes many musical examples. New foreword by Alfred Mann. Introduction.
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Reviewed by a schooled musician.......2007-03-10
96% of the the musical scores are in Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Clefs (4% Treble)! If you can read these clefs easily, your laughing - go Violas! Great book it's smaller than I imagined it, but great none the less. If your looking for a great book for 18th century counterpoint. Check out 'Essentials of Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint' by Neal B. Mason. ISBN 0-697-29780-2
5 stars if all the musical scores were in Treble and Bass
It depends what you're looking for........2006-08-27
If you want an excellent introduction to how Palestrina's contrapuntal idiom works, by all means buy this book; Jeppesen probably knew more about Palestrina than virtually any musical scholar before or since. If you want to learn species counterpoint however, your best choice is still Fux's "Gradus ad Parnassum" (the classic text on the subject), combined with some study of Salzer and Schachter's "Counterpoint in Composition," particularly if you want to learn counterpoint as a lead up to Schenkerian theory.
Jeppesen's explanation of Counterpoint.......2006-08-25
It is both wonderful and disturbing to see how a few basic priciples form the basis of music written during a span of over four centuries. The book came highly recommended to me and I pass that recommendation on to others. One caveat: ya gotta really love composing and music theory to make this book worthwhile.
A classic text now in an inexpensive and durable reprint!.......2005-12-02
I am delighted that this classic work is back in print and available in such an affordable and durable edition from Dover. There are many Dover editions of books and music in my library and every one of them has served me durably and well. You can buy this book more inexpensively through Amazon.com than I did it thirty years ago (it was $17.95 at Borders when it was on State St.).
Why is this book so important? Because it not only teaches species counterpoint in a way contemporary students can understand - focusing on the Palestrina style of the 16th century, it also provides a survey of the ways counterpoint has evolved from the ninth through the nineteenth centuries. There are also good exercises for students to work out. Now, Jeppesen has been criticized because Palestrina purists have noted some ways in which Jeppesen talks about the Palestrina style do not exactly match up with the master's works. Well, la de da. The fact is a style is a generalization, not a model that accounts for all practice.
If you were going to read only one book on counterpoint, and wanted one you could understand and get the most from, this is it. There are many others I would recommend strongly (including the Schenker book - but for other reasons), but this is a fabulous book of pedagogy and deserves to be read by every serious student of music.
The BEST counterpoint book out there!.......2005-01-14
First of all, skip any of those counterpoint books that push that Schenkeian drivel on you. Jeppesen's book is pure and straighforward- no baloney!
There are so many superior features to this book that it's difficult to choose what to mention, so I'll just begin with the fact that you do NOT get flooded with more examples than you can possibly make use of. Jeppesen gives you exactly what you need, and streamlines his information to that which will teach you the 16th century style. He begins with a solid background in the history of music theory since the Middle Ages, which helps to understand not only the technical tools the 16th century style, but also the aesthetic objectives. How he breaks down the building of the melodic lines and the combining of the parts is surprisingly complete, considering the small size of this book. The language is quite dense, though, so it will take a few reads to reap the most benefits from this book. But it's more than worth the extra time!
I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn 16th century counterpoint, and not spend time going around in circles with a lot of self-serving verbiage.
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kellogg with this attractive cookbook, featuring over 200 all-time favorite recipes. Kelloggs has been an American household brand for a hundred years. THE KELLOGGS COOKBOOK will commemorate the history of this remarkable brand with recipes and images culled from the extensive Kellogg Co. archives. Vintage art created for Kellogg Co. by famous American artists will conjure up fond memories, while contemporary food photography will showcase simple recipes for everyday cooking. Favorites such as All-Bran Muffins, Double-Coated Chicken, Good n Spicy Meatballs, and the famous Rice Krispies Treats are as popular now as when they were first introduced by the Kellogg Kitchens in the 30s and 40s. New recipes by well-known chefs show that Kelloggs products are classics that everyone loves. Each recipe will come with nutritional information and the book will offer menus designed to help readers make easy family meals.
Customer Reviews:
Cereal is not Just for Breakfast Anymore!.......2006-06-01
Who knew that you could make a souffle' with Cheez-Its? How about doughnuts with Rice Krispies? Did it ever occur to you to make a potato casserole with Special K? Well, thank goodness for Kellogg's! Not only have they helped with breakfast since 1894, but they have helped shape many of our "staple" recipes in America.
Included in this book are some of the classics including the All Bran Muffins, Rice Krispie Treats, Chocolate Scotcheroos, Crispix Mix, and Crispix Mix Sweet Minglers. Also included are recipes that most of us have never thought of including: Rustic Rhubarb with Vanilla Almond Tart, Lemon Cake, Stuffed Potatoes, Veal Cordon Bleu, Chicken Vegetable Crepes, and Crisp Orange Baked Chicken.
If you are looking for some new recipes with ingredients that you easily have on hand, give this book a try. The book includes many full color photographs, and nutrient information at the end of the book. Enjoy!
Over 200 recipes culled from company archives.......2006-05-25
That THE KELLOGG'S COOKBOOK appears this year is no accident but by design; for 2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the Kellogg Company, and to celebrate here are over 200 recipes culled from company archives. Yes, dishes all rely on a Kellogg product for its main ingredient - so here you'll find Rice Krispies Treats, All-Bran Muffins, and other past favorites such as a Summer Squash and Chilies Bake which uses Rice Krispies for its topping, Chicken Italienne using Kellogg's Corn Flakes, and even a Salmon and Lemon Pate using Special K. The equal display of savory and sweet dishes proves Kellogg has more on its mind than dessert, while the inclusion of contemporary and vintage photos makes for an appealing, attractive presentation.
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California Bookwatch
good addition to my cookbook library.......2006-03-20
Who knew there were so many other uses for corn flakes and rice krispies? This cookbook gives great recipes for using corn flakes to bread chicken and fish and to make desserts and other breakfast items. I feel that it'll come in very handy for years to come since we always have cereal in the house.
Book Description
A unique and exciting new cookbook, capturing the energy of the show, the celebrity status of its hosts, memorable moments from the past, and the best-of-the-best featured recipes.
Succulent recipes from a star-studded repertoire of the chefs, restaurateurs, and cookbook authors featured on Today, including favorites from Katie, Matt, Ann, and Al.
Featured chefs include Steven Raichlen, Sandra Lee, Jamie Oliver, Cary Neff, Sara Foster, Ina Garten, The Scotto Family, and more.
Recipes to please every fan and home cook—from everyday quick family dishes to impress-your-guests holiday entrees.
Helpful tips from the featured chefs to make each recipe a success.
Photos, backstage tales, and up-close and personal star anecdotes featuring Katie, Matt, Al, and Ann.
Special Note: Through the generosity of contributors to the book, a portion of book proceeds will benefit the T.J. Martell foundation, which is dedicated to innovative initial and ongoing research into the treatments and cures of leukemia, cancer, and AIDS.
Customer Reviews:
Today Show charm and quality shine through........2007-06-18
`Today's Kitchen Cookbook', featuring the headlining cast of the NBC `Today' show of two years ago (Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, Al Roker, and Ann Curry) and recipes from 37 celebrities, plus the four show anchors, is a relatively inexpensive omnibus volume assembled for sales to benefit the T. J. Martell Foundation, dedicated to cancer and AIDs medical research. The foundation is named for the founder's young son who died of leukemia. The most direct connection to the `Today' show is that colon cancer research, a favorite subject of Ms. Couric, is their latest target.
In evaluating this kind of book, with material from lots of different authors, I typically assume a rating of four stars from the outset and ask the book to show me something special to deserve the fifth star. This is especially true since not all of the 37 outside contributors are professional chefs. Six, like Sharon Osborne, of the 37 are celebrities in other fields. Several are nutritionist/ cookbook authors, such as Kathleen Dahlmans or culinary journalists such as Coleman Andrews. But, this still gives us at least half of the contributors from the ranks of first class chefs (Mario Batali, Todd English, Jacques Pepin) and leading culinary stars (Nigella Lawson, Tyler Florence, and Sara Foster).
Being the sentimental softy that I am, I am far more impressed by the star power and interest in the `Today' show principals than I did in a similar book done by the Food Network. This book is also superior to that effort in that the range of contributors is much broader, especially in the high-end chefs such as Boulud, English, Pepin, and Colicchio.
But this still doesn't make a worthy cookbook. When I look at the individual recipes, I am very happy to see that some skillful culinary writer / editor has been working behind the scenes to make the presentation of the recipes consistent. This is an especially good attribute of a similar book by Melissa Clark, `Chef, Interrupted'. And, this style is very clean, clear, and easy to follow, both in the form and content of the text.
I'm also happy to see the recipes organized in the way one would actually use this book. An especially nice feature is the last chapter, organized by celebration menu, including complete menus for New Year's Day (B. Smith), Valentine's Day (the Scotto Family), spring brunch (Donata Maggipinto), 4th of July (Ina Garten), Halloween (Sandra Lee), Thanksgiving (Jamie Oliver), and Italian Christmas (Sal Scognamillo). Aside from the irony of famed Brit Oliver doing Thanksgiving, this all suits me pretty well. It also substantially increases the value of the book for someone who does not own a cookbook of holiday menus (especially since this variety of cookbook tends to be just a bit pricier than usual).
I was especially surprised to find the very professionally organized page on 223 giving lots of measurement conversions, especially for our European mates who work in metric. All quantities in the recipes themselves are in conventional US measurements.
Surprisingly, the selection of recipes includes a very broad range of simple to complicated procedures. One may think that a typical `Today's Kitchen' segment could only support simpler dishes. But, even though there is nothing here that involves sauces or elaborate techniques (such as pasta making), the variety is impressive. And, the recipes all look exceptionally strong. Even though there are many recipes for familiar favorites, all these have some twist, usually a way to make them simpler than one may find elsewhere; however, Suzanne Somers' Caesar Salad skimps on nothing, and even makes excellent use of the blender to incorporate all ingredients for those of us who don't know one end of a whisk from the other. I momentarily thought some of the write-ups overlooked some key point, until I saw the cook's tips, each one of which invariably answered my question about the recipe. That means one really needs to pay attention. These bytes are not optional or only for the expert.
So, based on uniformly good recipes, an interesting collection of contributors, and a lower than usual price, I will give this it's fifth star and recommend it to those who own few cookbooks.
My mom uses it ALL THE TIME!.......2007-01-18
OK, so like any other white suburban mom in the USA, my mom loves the Today Show and watches it religously, so I got her this book for her birthday and she loves it! The recipes are great and easy to follow
Favorites from the Guests on the Today show........2005-09-27
Today's Kitchen has long been a feature of the Today show. The format has been to invite a combination of chef's or celebrities to the kitchen on the set of the show to present a favorite recipie or two. In this book, the best of these recipies have been put together in book form for the benefit of the T.J. Martell Foundation to fund research into leukemia, cancer and AIDS.
Because of the wide range of people appearing on the show, the recipies vary across all kinds of specialty foods. This even includes traditional American fare such as Apple Pie. Of course when they cook polenta, you need to remember that this is just a fancy word for good old southern grits. The Valencian Paella (Spanish, not Mexican but from Spain) is excellent, as is their Chicken Satay (Thai).
The range of skill level required to take advantage of these recipies ranges from the complete novice to quite experienced cooks.
Often in cookbooks you get the recipies from one person. And often these sound very much alike. In this book, the wide range of authors allows each of them time to select just a few of their favorites. It's a good idea book when you're pondering what's for supper.
superchefblog recommends this book to fan of many kinds.......2005-09-24
Today's Kitchen Cookbook appeals to all kinds of different fan -- for celebrities, chefs, even for the "Fab Four" of NBC's Today Show itself. Many of the recipes are quite goog -- but the packaging is celebrity, not food.
Read more at
http://www.superchefblog.com/2005/09/todays-kitchen-cookbook.html.
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New and Revised Edition!
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Since AutoCAD first stormed the market in the early '80s it has grown to define a whole new way of creating architectural, mechanical, and technical drawings.
Let this guide walk you through the options included in the latest version -- AutoCAD LT 2000. For occasional CAD users and professional designers alike, AutoCAD LT 2000 For Dummies is an indispensable resource. It's equally valuable whether you're providing input on existing files or starting drawings from scratch. Look for helpful sections on...
- Identifying new plotting architecture in AutoCAD 2000 and AutoCAD LT 2000
- Plotting, reviewing, adding comments, and making changes to existing drawings
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- Developing the necessary skills to create drawings from scratch in AutoCAD LT
- Reusing information efficiently in order to improve productivity and consistency
- Sharing and publishing drawings on the Web
- Defining key vocabulary in a thoroughly updated glossary of AutoCAD LT terms
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