2013
Dance Music Production
05:30:00
English

Counterpoint is one of the more complex musical theories and therefore often bypassed by many but its theory lays down the foundations musical relationships between different melodies. An understanding of the theory reveals how to create a working relationship between a bass and melody (rather than one following the other note for note, pitch for pitch), and is employed by many artists including Deadmau5 and Sasha to produce a complex musical relationship between multiple melodies.
In this edition of our best selling Fundamental series, we examine the theory of counterpoint and its uses within electronic dance music. Beginning with the theory of texture, intervals and the principles of consonance and dissonance within music, we move on to examine and describe the four types of motion and how they can be employed. With practical examples and compositions throughout, we show how to employ single, two, three and four-part counterpoint along with florid and syncopated versions, and of course, how this is all interpreted to create bass lines, harmonies and melodies that interweave together to produce more complex and interesting, yet fluid, dance music.
Note: Fundamental 7 is a continuation of Fundamental series and therefore we strongly recommend prior viewing of volumes 2, 3 and 4 before approaching this tutorial

Introduction
An introduction to the DVD
Session 01: Intervals and Modifiers (16-minutes)
In this first session, we revisit the theory behind intervals and examine how they can be modified.
Session 02: Melodic Intervals (10 minutes)
Here we examine the theory behind melodic intervals and their use in melodies.
Session 03: Counterpoint Motions (10 minutes)
For this session we examine the different motions available for creating counterpoint in contemporary music (10 minutes)
Session 04: First Species (30 minutes)
Here we discuss the theory and application of the first species of counterpoint.
Session 05: First Species Pt.2 (15 minutes)
Here we develop further on the theory of first species by creating a bass line from a simple lead.
Session 06: First Species Pt.3 (10 minutes)
We take a look back at the rules for first species counterpoint and examine more applications
Session 07: Second Species Counterpoint (30 minutes)
For this session we move onto second species and examine how its employed.
Session 08: Second Species Counterpoint in Minor (20 minutes)
For this session, we expand on second species and employ it in a minor key to make a note of the difference in approach
Session 09: Third Species Counterpoint (40 minutes)
Here we examine third species and using an example file, create third species from a bass line
Session 10: Fourth Species Counterpoint (30 minutes)
In this session we examine syncopation in counterpoint and how its employed.
Session 11: Fifth Species Counterpoint
Here, we examine Florid counterpoint and how to use it to create complex bass lines and leads.
Session 12: Three and Four Part Counterpoint
For this session we expand on the theory and examine how to employ counterpoint for three and four part melodies
Session 13: Practical Example
In the final session, we look at counterpoint and its use within EDM using a couple of examples.

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