Music Theory: Species Counterpoint 3 Explained

Good music composition practices explained in Species Counterpoint 3. This form employs a cantus in whole notes against a counterpoint using 4 quarter notes. Music theory discussion by David Gomez. Director of a music theory program.

[WolfikCZ]

In my book there is written you can´t use disonance on beat 3. Because its second heavy beat in a mesure.

[InMusicTheory]

Yes Alisa! This is 18th century counterpoint. Thanks for watching.

[czarinagarcia]

This was great so helpful very clear and concise

[armansrsa]

Thanks for the video. Very good content. Doesn't a double neighbor have to use two dissonant notes to be considered a "double neighbor"? you use a 5th on one of the notes in the 2nd bar so is that still a double neighbor?

[armansrsa]

Approaching the 5th degree by step like you did in your example is a very good goal but isn't this only possible depending on the Cantus that is provided. It may not be possible to do this if your Cantus doesn't allow it...

[nicholasmiranda]

5ths don't have to be contrary if they're passing?

[belajargitar]

that vid very helpfulbutfor beginner like mestill got a little confuse, why dont you make some lecture about counterpointyes how about species counterpoint lessonthat will be a great idea I think.but thanks

[AlisaPullum]

I just want to make sure, this reflects eighteenth century counterpoint, correct?

[Guitarramistica]

Aer you supposed to "always" use the 6th degree of the scale at every ending of third and second species or can you get away with out it??

[alexmwesa]

Give us a tutorial in compound time too such as 6/8 or 9/8( 3rd Species) or even simple triple 3/4.

[xXdieguinuzXx]

Just one question.. I learn that when we have a counterpoint in one direction, we can't move in one direction and jump higher than a 3rd.. Is that correct? Or is something optional? because i can see in your 4th compass: D, E and C higher.. Thanks for the answer.

[PkrBarMovie]

You have the outline of a seventh in your melody in your fourth measure (D-C) which was usually prohibited by Fux.

[Guitarramistica]

Your video content is all blurry which makes it difficult to figure out what intervals you are talking about..Your understanding of counterpoint species seem legit though..