Course Materials for Music 3106– 16th-Century Counterpoint
105. Preamble.
Introduction to these guidelines.
110. 1st Species.
2-part melody and counterpoint guidelines.
115. Comments
on 1st-species assignments.
116. The Melodic Contour Graph.
A useful device for evaluating melodies.
120. 2nd Species.
2-part melody and counterpoint guidelines.
130. 3rd Species.
2-part melody and counterpoint guidelines.
140. 4th Species.
2-part melody and counterpoint guidelines.
150. 5th Species.
2-part melody and counterpoint guidelines.
160. Free Counterpoint, and Text-Setting.
2-part guidelines.
165. Justi Tulerunt.
Analysis of 2-part motet by Lassus.
170. All Species Summary.
All melody and counterpoint guidelines for 2, 3, and 4 parts.
200. Motet Assignment.
Write a 2-part motet using given thematic material.