Counterpointer®
Software for the Study of Counterpoint

Introduction

Using Counterpointer

Installing the program
Sound and MIDI setup
The music library
Using the notation tools: All you need to get started
Using the notation tools: Details, tool by tool
The music editing window.
How to use the style rules
Explanation of score markings
Keyboard commands

Counterpoint Study

Fundamental principles of counterpoint: A study plan
First Species
Second Species
Third Species
Fourth Species
Fifth Species
Realizing Harmony from Roman numerals or figured bass

Explanations of the style rules

Rules regarding pitch aspects of melody
Rules regarding rhythmic aspects of melody
Rules regarding independence of voices
Rules for dissonance handling
Rules regarding other harmonic considerations

Menus

The File Menu
The Edit Menu
The Options Menu
The Score Menu
The Exercises Menu
Your personal menu
Menus for each exercise

Appendices

Index
Bibliography