EXERCISES
In 10ths around a cantus figuratus (measured song)
Roles
• The tenor sings the cantus firmus
• The bassus improvises below the CF (and sometimes above)
• The soprano follows the bassus at the 10th above
Cantus firmus
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. 157
Notated cantus firmi : Practical handbook, p. 195
Historical notated examples : SuperLibrum database
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