Figured bass Flashcards
1
Q
What is Figured Bass?
A
-Numbers above a bass line referring to intervals above bass note
2
Q
What does # or b mean?
A
-Raise or Lower The 3rd above the bass of a triad is in ROOT POSITION
3
Q
What does 7 alone mean?
A
-A 7th above the bass in root position
4
Q
What does 7b mean?
A
-Flat the 7th above the bass in root position
5
Q
What does 6 w/ slash through it mean?
A
-Sharp 6th above the bass
6
Q
What does 6+ or 4+ mean?
A
-Sharp 6th or 4th above the bass
