Members ninjaaron Posted November 12, 2002 Members Share Posted November 12, 2002 I like this thread just like before! But MORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WattsUrizen Posted November 13, 2002 Author Members Share Posted November 13, 2002 A few things: Firstly, Bump. Secondly, does anyone have any questions regarding the exercise about the 'bad' cantus firmi? They are all quite straightforward, with obvious flaws. If anyone wants something more challenging, I can whip something up quickly. Thirdly, I finish my exams on Monday, so expect the next installment of the series, 2-Part counterpoint in First Species, on Tuesday or thereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WattsUrizen Posted November 19, 2002 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2002 Bump, for those who want to read this before the next part I have just posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Regio Posted November 20, 2002 Members Share Posted November 20, 2002 Originally posted by Anomandaris Here are some exercises:Try to find what is wrong with each of these cantus firmi.Edit: The melodies are written in the alto clef. Middle C is the middle line on the stave. Okay... I wrote up my answers on a Word File but I don't know if I should post them on the thread openly. I don't mind doing so but I don't want to run the risk of putting the answers up on the screen before people get the chance to try the exercises out for themselves. I'll email them to anyone interested in seeing what I came up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WattsUrizen Posted November 21, 2002 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2002 Originally posted by Dave Regio Okay...I wrote up my answers on a Word File but I don't know if I should post them on the thread openly. I don't mind doing so but I don't want to run the risk of putting the answers up on the screen before people get the chance to try the exercises out for themselves.I'll email them to anyone interested in seeing what I came up with. Can you PM them to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Regio Posted November 21, 2002 Members Share Posted November 21, 2002 Originally posted by Anomandaris Can you PM them to me? Sure. Let me give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WattsUrizen Posted November 26, 2002 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2002 Ok, here are some 'solutions' to the exercises. Here is why each melody is flawed: 1. The circling of the C tone gives no direction. It is really only a prolongation of one tone. (Extended series of neighbouring notes). 2. The climax is repeated, which diminishes the effect of the climax. 3. Too many leaps, disturbs the continuity of the melody. 4. Only stepwise motion, no variety, no interest. 5. Incorrect motion following a leap. Sounds as two distinct voices, rather than one voice. 6. The melody outlines a dissonant interval, and the leap highlights this, causing instability. 7. The first four notes are repeated sequentially in the next four notes. Sequences are beyond the scope of species counterpoint. I'll get the next thread up tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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