Leading tone in counterpoint

Hello my friends

I've started now to study counterpoint. I've choosed to start by the very beginning and follow Fux's "Gradus Ad Parnassus".

I have a, probably, very basic question: in first species counterpoint can I use the leading tone in my counterpoint in the middle of my composition instead of only in the penultimate?

Thank you

sure, but resolve it.

Ok, I'm asking this because when I check my piece with Sibelius (check first species counterpoint plug-in) the only remark it says is Leading Tone: 1.

I don't understand what's the point to meantion this if everything seems to be ok. Do you have any idea?

not really. I know that in first species it is fine to have a leading tone in the middle of the piece, as long as it is resolved to one. now, this has some variables: for example, how many voices are there? in 2 voice this isn't quite as easy as 3 voice. also, who has the cantus firmus? these things could determine the end result.

If you want, you can put out a pdf, I'd be happy to tell you if that is allowed in the context you have it in.

Good luck! :)

Heckel

Here's the file:

First Species Counterpoint - D Dorian.pdf

Your leading tone is repeated. You can't do that.

Your leading tone is repeated. You can't do that.

Ok, let make a distinction to make things clearer to me.

My leading to is repeated 3 times in bars 2, 6 and 7. I can also put things in another way. My leading tone is repeated 3 times, one in bar 2 and two consecutive in bars 6 and 7.

So, what can't I do? Just repeat them or repeat them consecutively? :hmmm:

repeating consecutively is frowned upon except for very very very limited circumstances... but never for the leading tone.

Ok, and is it acceptable to repeat it not consecutively and properly resolved?

Nope. I mean, this looks fine at first glance, but no it doesn't follow the rules all the time :)

Thanks for the replies, HeckelphoneNYC.

Now this particular subject is more clear. :nod: