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first species counterpoint

10/23/2017

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This week we are learning how to construct a simple melody.
a.  Mostly it needs to be conjunct
b.  It needs a high point and a low point
c.  It should begin and end on tonic
d.  All melody tones that fall on a strong beat should be a chord tone of the supporting harmonic structure

We are also learning how to compose a simple counterpoint line against a given melody
a.  Use only consonances:  m3, M3, m6, M6, P1, P5, P8
          Perfect intervals need to be approached by contrary motion and cannot appear with too many in succession
b.  Avoid all dissonant harmonies.  Forbidden intervals are m2, M2, P4, m7, and M7 and ALL Augmented and Diminished intervals
c.  Always start with tonic in the lower voice and end with tonic in the upper voice


Sight-Singing Test THIS FRIDAY!!!


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