Alberti Bass Flashcards
1
Q
What is Alberti bass?
A
A kind of broken chord or arpeggiated accompaniment
Alberti bass presents the notes of the chord in the order lowest, highest, middle, highest.
2
Q
In Alberti bass, what is the typical order of notes?
A
Lowest, highest, middle, highest
This specific order creates the characteristic sound of Alberti bass.
3
Q
What type of sequences often follow in Alberti bass?
A
Descending sequences
These sequences commonly use specific interval patterns.
4
Q
Which intervals are commonly used in descending sequences of Alberti bass?
A
Seconds or thirds
These intervals are repeated between notes in the sequence.
