Unit 4 · Note against note
Two against one
Sing two notes to each cantus note: the first smooth, the second smooth or a passing note stepping between smooth ones, ending la, ti, do. Free, step by step.
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Two against one
Two notes to each cantus note. The first must sound smooth; the second may rub if it passes by step, in one direction, between smooth notes: a passing note.
Strong beat. A smooth interval
Weak beat. Smooth, or a step passing through
The ending. La, ti, do
What you sing
- Your line, at your own pace.
- After the guide's do, sing two notes to each of the cantus's.
Challenge: Hold the cantus
Now you sing the cantus, and the guide sings the counterpoint close above you. Hold your slow line while the quicker-moving one pulls at your ear.
You: the cantus. Do fa mi re so fa mi re do
Above you. Its counterpoint, mostly a sixth or an octave up
Listen down to yourself. Can you hear both lines as you sing?
What you sing
- After the guide's do, sing the cantus while the guide sings the counterpoint above you.
Singing safely
Sing at an easy volume, in the middle of your range. Stop if anything tightens, scratches or hurts, and rest your voice.
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