Rules of 2 1 counterpoint

1. What are the rules of second species counterpoint?
2. What are the rules of counterpoint?
3. Can you repeat a note in second species counterpoint?

What are the rules of second species counterpoint?

The Second Species of Counterpoint. In the second species, two half-notes of counterpoint are set against each whole-note of the c.f. (except as specified below). This results in the first occurrence of meter: the first half-note of each bar is a downbeat (strong beat) while the second is an upbeat (weak beat).

What are the rules of counterpoint?

Counterpoint Rules

• The interval between the given note and the note in your counter-melody should be consonant (major/minor 3rd or 6th, perfect unison, 5th, or octave, or a compound form).
• If the counter-melody is above the given melody, then the last note of the counter-melody should be in the tonic chord.

Can you repeat a note in second species counterpoint?

6) Avoid Oblique motion in your counterpoint. Repeated notes are not allowed.