9.2 Second Species Counterpoint: Theory exercises

Exercise 1

Find three errors in the following second species counterpoint.

Second species exercise 1

Exercise 2

Complete a second species counterpoint above the given melody. Note: you should compose sixteenth notes against eighths and eighths against quarters.

Second species exercise 2

Exercise 3

Complete a second species counterpoint below the given melody.

Second species exercise 3

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