Ask Dr. B About Music Theory, Episode 2 (Species Counterpoint, Part 2)

TOPICS 0:00 - Species Counterpoint QUESTIONS 0:42 - Question 1: Should perfect intervals NOT be approached from a melodic leap? 3:56 - Question 2: As per some books, voice crossing is not allowed in counterpoint...please explain. 9:14 - Question 3: Why is the 7th considered dissonant and not in a V7 chord? 14:26 - Question 4: ...keep on explaining more about counterpoint... 16:35 - Question 5: ...people should learn to use bass clef especially for the canto. WRITING SPECIES COUNTERPOINT 16:47 - 1st species with cantus firmus in the upper voice, in "C" (Ionian) 33:26 - EXAMPLE: cantus firmus and counterpoint played on piano Please subscribe, like, and share! To ask a question, leave a comment. I can't answer them all, but I do read them all. Visit www.christopherbrellochs.com to subcribe to my e-newsletter, listen to music and more! QUESTION FROM COMMENTS chippie461 Q: Consonant intervals have consonant inversions except a 5th which is a 4th. Why is a 4th still dissonant? Here is the video answer:    • Ask Dr. B About Music Theory, Episode 16 (...