A Treatise on Simple Counterpoint in Forty Lessons

by Friedrich J. Lehmann

In this and in succeeding lessons set the cantus firmus in any part, and transpose if necessary.

EXERCISES

To cantus firmus b write two counterpoints above and two below.

To cantus firmus a write one above and one below, with both parts resting at the hold. Also do the same with the counterpoint continuing at the hold. [[Fig. 155a], b.]

Canti Firmi

Fig. 157.

LESSON XXXIV

FREE HARMONIZATION IN THREE-PART COUNTERPOINT

When writing in three or more parts, it is well to let a part rest occasionally, and, when it reënters, have it imitate one of the other parts. [[Fig. 158.]]

Fig. 158.