(Baby) Steps to Greatness

• We will now explore "Gradus ad Parnassum" or "Steps to Parnassus"

• Species I counterpoint

What is counterpoint?

Your first steps will look like this. (Species I)

and even this. (Species III)

...Not like this

https://youtu.be/ddbxFi3-UO4

Perfect Intervals. Start and end with these (P.S. do not put two in a

row)

Perfect Intervals. Start and end with these (P.S. do not put two in a

row)

Imperfect Intervals. Try and use these a lot

Perfect

Perfect Intervals. Start and end with these (P.S. do not put two in a

row)

Imperfect Intervals. Try and use these a lot

dissonant Intervals. Do not use these!

The motion of two voices

Similar Motion

Contrary Motion

Oblique Motion