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In this video, Dr. Jacob Gran explains how to compose one-to-one counterpoint, also known as first species counterpoint, which is a method of writing simultaneous melodies that was used by many classical composers. He demonstrates the rules and guidelines of this technique by analyzing examples from Schubert and his teacher Salieri, and by composing his own counterpoint against a given melody. He also suggests three exercises to practice this skill: composing counterpoints above and below different given melodies, audiating the melodies in your head, and preparing analytic diagrams to show the voice leading motions and harmonic intervals. He concludes by promising to cover two-to-one counterpoint in the next video.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video is about how to compose one-to-one counterpoint, also known as first species counterpoint.
2. One-to-one counterpoint is a composition exercise that involves writing a new melody to go with a given melody, called the Cantus firmus.
3. The video is divided into three parts: learning the rules of one-to-one counterpoint, doing an exercise together, and giving some homework.
4. The video uses examples of counterpoint written by Schubert and his teacher Salieri, as well as other composers.
5. The video explains the concepts of melodic fluency, harmonic intervals, voice leading motion, and goal-directed motion.
6. The video gives some tips on how to compose a counterpoint melody, such as planning the ending, the starting point, and the high point, and composing in medium-sized chunks.
7. The video also suggests some exercises to improve one's auditory imagination and analytic skills.