Figured Bass Flashcards
0
Q
What does no numbers mean?
A
Bass is in root position.
1
Q
What is figured bass?
A
The numbers under the bass part that provide information about the intervals between the bass and the higher parts. Is used alone or with Roman numerals to indicate chord progressions.
2
Q
What does 8/3 mean?
A
Bass is in the root position.
3
Q
What does 6 mean?
A
A first inversion chord. AKA bass is in the third.
4
Q
What does 6/3 mean?
A
A first inversion chord. AKA bass is in the third.
5
Q
What does 6/4 mean?
A
A second inversion chord. AKA bass is in the fifth.
