Objective 12.2

Suggested Learning Resources

1) YFIO

2) Video Lesson: YouTube MusicTheoryMadness Channel http://youtu.be/lSjc3BR0glk

3) Online Reading: MusicTheory.net Lesson http://www.musictheory.net/lessons/53

4) Interactive Lesson:

Music Theory QuickThink:

- In second species counterpoint, embellishment notes appear as the second note in a measure.

- Passing tones are approached by step and left by step in the same direction (all descending or all ascending)

- Neighbor tones are approached by step and left by step, but in opposite directions (with the notes that precede and follow being the same notes)

- Consonant skips that are approached and left by skip, and the embellishment note creates a consonant interval with the cantus firmus

https://youtu.be/BkElhaZBqLQ

Objective 12.2: Define, Identify, label, and notate the following embellishments passing tones, neighbor tones (upper and lower), consonant skips