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Hi, it's the first time I'm posting here, so I hope I'm doing this in the right place. I've taken it onto myself to learn counterpoint from a book that seems thorough enough, Counterpoint in Composition by Salzer and Schachter, but I've been stuck on the first chapter for some time and can't seem to make a decision about how to move on. My question is this: should I master the first species, two voice exercises to make them even, and sounding complete, or be satisfied for now with understanding the rules and move on. I think my difficulty also is in that the authors advise against "mechanical" writing, but I don't get how 8 notes against 8 notes can be anything but mechanical. I'm thinking if I go on then I might understand and hear the whole process better and will be able to write the beginner exercises in a way that's as good as the examples. I wish to go to school for composition soon, but right now I'm limited to studying by myself with the help of only the internet, so there's no point for you to tell me to get a teacher. Thanks!