Basic rules for writing in 4 parts Flashcards
1
Q
the ___ and ____ must be present in every chord
A
root and third
2
Q
the space between voices (excluding the bass to alto) must not exceed more than ______
A
one octave
3
Q
avoid leaps of more than a ______ in alto and tenor
A
4th
4
Q
after a melodic leap it is best to_______
A
change direction. stepwise in opposite direction is effective
5
Q
AUGMENTED intervals are not acceptable!
A
avoid all augmented seconds and fourths!
6
Q
keep the ________ in the same voice, and moe the other voices ___________
A
common tone
stepwise
7
Q
always move to the ________ note while avoiding faulty _______ and __________
A
nearest note
doubling
parallels
8
Q
tips for harmonic analysis
A
- determine chords by looking at entire measure in treble and bass clef
- If a chord continue for several beats draw a line to show the continuation. ie. V————–
- circle and name any non chord tones. include a legend at the bottom for abbreviations
9
Q
steps for harmonizing a melody
A
- determine the key
- find the phrase endings
- choose the cadences for the phrase endings
- choose a pre-cadential chord (often ii, ii6, IV or IV6. perhaps I6)
- choose the first chord (usually I or V)
- fill in the remaining bass notes by looking for patterns in the melody that support chord progressions
ie. I-V6, I-vii6-I6) - check for parallel 5ths and 8ves between bass and soprano
- fill in alto and tenor
