9.3 Third Species Counterpoint: Theory exercises

Exercise 1

Find three errors in the following third species counterpoint.

Third species exercise 1

Complete a third species counterpoint above the given melody. Note: you should compose sixteenth notes against quarters, and vice versa.

Third species exercise 2

Complete a third species counterpoint below the given melody.

Third species exercise 3

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