My first attempt at a three voice counterpoint

counterpoibnt.pdf

would love to hear feedback on mistakes

btw I know this isn't really playble on a piano, this wasn't meant to be a piece to be played

Hi @Tunndy,

Just beware of the parallel 8ves like those in b.1 between violin and viola (A-G), b.2 (F-G and F#-G!). And those dissonance of minor 2nds like in b.5 wouldn’t sound good as well.

Henry

HI there. 

First, you want to work moving different types of movements (contrary, parallel, direct, and oblique) to create the best counterpoint.  Second, in species counterpoint, you want to avoid direct movement of perfect consonances.   But direct movement of imperfect are fine...just use them sparingly.  Thirdly, I sense there is melodic high point in the counterpoint.  Melodies have shape! Even ode to joy has one.   Take several steps back: do counter point in two voices. Work through each species. You would be surprised. 

P.s.  The first part of composition course focuses on counterpoint. 🙂