Counterpoint: Lecture 1 - General Rules and First Species (16th Century)
Get an overview of the general rules and guidelines for voice leading in this introductory lecture on counterpoint. We’ll cover the foundational principles of first species counterpoint, focusing on the techniques and practices from the 16th century. This session provides essential insights into creating smooth, harmonious lines that adhere to the classical rules of voice leading. Take Counterpoint: https://www.uremusic.com/counterpoint... 0:00 Introduction 0:12 General Rules and First Species 0:26 Scales vs. Modes 3:17 Interval Pattern vs. Pitch Class 4:37 Counterpoint Styles 6:02 Counterpoint Modes 10:15 Counterpoint Etymology 11:18 Cantus Firmus Etymology 11:39 Consonance vs. Dissonance 12:34 Consonant Intervals 13:59 Dissonant Intervals 14:47 The Fourth as Dissonance 16:07 Preliminary Steps for Writing a Counterpoint 17:48 Types of Motion 20:20 Four Rules of Motion 22:22 Four Rules Reduced to One 25:28 The Battuta 28:25 Steps, Skips, and Leaps 29:40 Melodic Considerations 34:14 Permitted Motions 35:05 First Species Guidelines 36:50 Step 1 - The Cantus Firmus 38:38 Step 2 - Cadence Patterns 39:07 Step 3 - The Opening 39:42 Step 4 - The High Point 40:24 Step 5 - The Remaining Voices 🎶Helping You Write Better Music🎶 🏕️Camp Rules:🏕️ 1) Don’t stake your tent on concrete 2) Leave the site cleaner than you found it 🎶Products and Services🎶 COURSES Visit UreMusic.com for In-Progress Courses! 🎵 The Staff Speaks: https://www.udemy.com/course/draft/61... 🎵 Flawless Ear Training: https://www.udemy.com/course/flawless... 🎵 Audiation: https://www.udemy.com/course/draft/61... 🎵 Counterpoint: https://www.udemy.com/course/draft/61... 🎵 Hanon-Inspired Musicianship Exercises: https://www.udemy.com/course/musician... RESOURCES 🗂️ https://www.uremusic.com/resource-guide 📧 Stay Connected: https://www.uremusic.com/subscribe ⭐ Patreon Support: / uremusic 🎵 Octave Registers by Number: https://www.uremusic.com/octave-regis... 📚 Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-U... -------- Linktree for Major Services and Products: https://linktr.ee/uremusic
