THIRD SPECIES


[Illustration: Fig. 107.]

The suggestions for third species in two-part counterpoint, as well as
those for writing the second species in three-part counterpoint, apply when
writing third species in three-part counterpoint.

The cadences at Fig. 108 are good, and will suggest others.

[Illustration: Fig. 108.]


EXERCISES

To cantus firmus _a_ write third species in one part. Write three settings
as previously directed.

To cantus firmus _b_ write second species in two parts, as previously
directed.

Write one eight-measure phrase, using second species in all parts.


CANTI FIRMI

[Illustration: Fig. 109.]