COUNTERPOINT 1 (COMPOSITION 3)

The interwoven melodic lines of great counterpoint add depth and dimension to our pieces and vastly expand our opportunities to create tension drama and excitement in our work. But learning to control it can be tricky – when do you use it? How much; how little? When does it in enhance; when does it compete? What is the impact on orchestration and tone? So many questions. You’ll find the answers here as we begin the exploration of this my personally favorite part of writing music. Don’t miss it!