The practice of

Renaissance improvisation

EXERCISES

1 voice over a cantus firmus, with an obbligato melodic motif : 

1 phrase from an hymn

‍Rôles 

• The 1st voice sings the cantus firmus 

The 2nd voice sings a counterpoint by repeating the same phrase, taken from an hymn

Cantus firmus

level 3

level 3

On a cantus firmus taken from the repertoire, in modern notation, singing with the words

level 4

On a cantus firmus taken from the repertoire, in early notation, singing with the words

Resources

Tutorial : Practical handbook, p. 106

Notated cantus firmi : Practical handbook, p. 195



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