Good examples of counterpoint

Examples of counterpoint music An example of counterpoint in two voices is Bach's “Invention 8 in F Major”, one of his most famous piano pieces. In each of these examples the most important thing to note is that each voice has to be its own melody first and foremost.

1. What is an example for counterpoint?
2. What is a good counterpoint?
3. What are the two most common types of counterpoint?
4. Is counterpoint used today?

What is an example for counterpoint?

For example, "Frère Jacques" and "Three Blind Mice" combine euphoniously when sung together. A number of popular songs that share the same chord progression can also be sung together as counterpoint. A well-known pair of examples is "My Way" combined with "Life on Mars".

What is a good counterpoint?

Counterpoint refers to two or more independent melodies that sound good when played at the same time. ... Remember that in counterpoint there is an emphasis on independence. Even if one line is more interesting and attracts more attention (which is very often the case), the other line still should sound good on its own.

What are the two most common types of counterpoint?

The first species is note-against-note counterpoint. The second species is two notes against one in the cantus firmus. The third species is four notes against one in the cantus firmus.

Is counterpoint used today?

It is still used, but not the way Bach used it. Bach used to compose the different voices to be harmonically interdependent but rhythmically independent. After a certain point (later 19th-early 20th century) the composers took counterpoint in a different direction.