MusicYears 8–11Theory

Counterpoint

Write two-part counterpoint in 16th-century style; understand species counterpoint principles

What you'll learn

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    Imagine two friends singing different melodies at the same time — that's counterpoint! 🎵

  2. 2

    Counterpoint means…

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    Tap the notes to build two short melodies that go together — one starts on C, the other on E.

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    Let's write a simple counterpoint: a main tune and a second tune that moves in opposite direction.

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    Now you try — add a second melody that goes down while the main one goes up.

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    What do we call it when two melodies move in opposite directions?

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    In counterpoint, the second melody should…

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