COUNTERPOINT SA 12 REVIEW SERIES HYBRID AMPS

Counterpoint Sa 12 Review Series Hybrid Amps

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Melodic intervals - intervals within a line (horizontal intervals) Terms useful for discussing counterpoint Our discussion of this topic, however, will be relatively brief, so do your best to absorb the methodology of good counterpoint (voice-leading).

Parallel 3rds, etc.) 1:1 Counterpoint (first species)In first species counterpoint, we begin with a cantus firmus (new or existing) and compose a single new lineвЂ”called the counterpointвЂ”above or below the cantus firmus. Parallel, similar, etc.) combined with the size of the intervals (e.g. For harmonic intervals, we use the types of motion (e.g. Do not use these terms to describe harmonic intervals. Any movement of a 4th or larger is called a leap and has the most restrictions.We use the terms stepwise, skip, and leap exclusively to describe melodic intervals, because each of these terms imply forward motion. Movement by 3rd is a skip and typically implies a triad.

Number of times that an interval size can be used consecutively Particularly starting and ending intervals Climax (position in melody and frequency) Each of the following examples is in the major mode and has the counterpoint above the cantus firmus, but be aware that these two characteristics are not indicative of all counterpoint we are using a simplified structure as an introduction.As you develop your rules for first-species counterpoint, look only at the counterpoint (CP) line the cantus firmus (CF) was provided, so the counterpoint line was written by following the stylistic rules.Generally, your rules should be divided into three categories: Goals for this topicUse the following examples of first-species (1:1) counterpoint to develop guidelines for writing in this style. Thus, first species is sometimes called one-against-one or 1:1 counterpoint.

As a general rule, use stepwise motion as much as possible. Your first species counterpoint will have typically 8 to 14 pitches. Or put simply, melodic, harmonic, and voice-leading.These are some general guidelines for each of the melodic aspects of 1:1 counterpoint. and rules for studying the motion between the line. rules for comparing the intervals between the two melodies (the vertical aspect of the music) rules within a single melody (the horizontal aspect of the music)

Meaning that static and oblique motion do not occur in first species because they both require at least one voice to repeat pitches There are generally no repeated pitches Therefore one voice will have the seventh scale degree ( ti) and the other will have the second scale degree ( re). The final note should be approached by stepwise contrary motion.

1:1 counterpoint will likely start and end on a perfect octave (or unison) of the tonic pitch, although a perfect fifth can be used to begin the counterpoint if necessary. You may sometimes leap to or from the climax. Leaps should always be aproached and left by step, preferably in contrary motion. Leaps should be used sparingly, because too many leaps imply certain types of harmony that were not common in this style. Repeating the highest or lowest pitch undermines the climax.

Contrary motion is the easiest motion to use because it has almost no restrictions. Imperfect: Major and minor thirds and sixthsIn first species, an individual line cannot repeat a pitch, so this eliminates both static and oblique motion entirely. You should only use consonant intervals in first species, which you can review from the previous topic.For quick reference, this means that the acceptable consonant intervals in first species are:

This is a way of trying to hide parallel perfect octaves or fifths by using contrary motion. Unacceptable contrary octaves and fifths occur when two identical perfect intervals occur consecutively in contrary motion. contrary perfect octaves and perfect fifths Repeating the same pitch in this manner blurs the independence of the lines and becomes too similar to monophony. Parallel perfect octaves and fifths are always unacceptable. parallel perfect octaves and perfect fifths

Similar octaves or fifths are also referred to as direct octaves/fifths or hidden octaves/fifths I prefer the term вЂњsimilar octaves/fifthsвЂќ because it describes the motion accurately. Approaching a perfect interval by similar motion makes it more difficult to hear the interval and will make it difficult to continue writing your counterpoint without creating more errors. Unacceptable similar motion occurs when you approach a perfect fifth or octave in similar motion from any interval.