Introduction to counterpoint

 Jonelle Cunningham

January 27, 2023

Introduction to counterpoint

• Counterpoint can be defined as when one note is against another note in cantus firmus
• Cantus firmus is a line that cannot be changed
• A melodic Line that moves step by step is conjunct
• A meodic line that moves leap by leap is disjunct
• Counterpoints can move in motions :parallel,similar,contrary,oblique
• Some Rules of Counterpoint are as follows:

1. no repeated notes 
2. No Arpeggios
3. No accidentals in a major scales

A Photo of the different motions of counterpoint

an examle of counter point

counterpoint - Google Search

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This vidoe helped me as it explained what counterpoint was and gave examples

This vidoe speaks of counter melodies and is more in detail than the first video

My counterpoint attempt

My video of my counterpoint