The cadences in [Fig. 38] are good when writing second species in both parts. Those having the second species in one part only, may also be used.
| Fig. 38. |
Writing the second species in both parts will, in this lesson, be confined to a mixture of the first and second species, as in [Fig. 39.]
In this do not use the second species more than four measures continuously in one part. It will be noticed that the second species may occasionally be used in both parts. In later lessons opportunity will be given to write it continuously in both parts.
| Fig. 39. |
EXERCISES
Write two eight-measure phrases mixing the first and second species. [[Fig. 39.]]
To cantus firmus a write one counterpoint above and one below, three notes to the measure. [[Fig. 31.]]
To cantus firmus b write one above and one below, in the second species.