Editing Counterpoint (section)

===Second species===
In ''second species'' counterpoint, two notes in each of the added parts work against each longer note in the given part.
{{Image frame|content=<score sound="1"> {
# (set-global-staff-size 15)
\relative c' {
<< \new Staff {
r2 a' d c b e d a b cis d1
\bar "|." }
\new Staff {
d,1 f g f e d} >>
}
}
</score>
<br />Short example of "second species" counterpoint
}}

Additional considerations in second species counterpoint are as follows, and are in addition to the considerations for first species:
# It is permissible to begin on an upbeat, leaving a half-rest in the added voice.
# The accented beat must have only consonance (perfect or imperfect). The unaccented beat may have dissonance, but only as a passing tone, i.e. it must be approached and left by step in the same direction.
# Avoid the interval of the unison except at the beginning or end of the example, except that it may occur on the unaccented portion of the bar.
# Use caution with successive accented perfect fifths or octaves. They must not be used as part of a sequential pattern. The example shown is weak due to similar motion in the second measure in both voices. A good rule to follow: if one voice skips or jumps try to use step-wise motion in the other voice or at the very least contrary motion.