Four Part Harmony

Question 0

What is the vocal range of Alto?

Answer 0

Loww F to mid C (twelve steps between).

Question 1

What is the Soprano vocal range?

Answer 1

Low C to high G (twelve steps on the staff).

Question 2

What is the vocal range of Tenor?

Answer 2

Mid C to highhh G (twelve steps in between).

Question 3

What is the vocal range of Bass?

Answer 3

Low F to high C (twelve steps between).

Question 4

What space between parts is usually largest?

Answer 4

Bass and Tenor, less than an octave between all other parts.

Question 5

What are some main ‘rules’ of voice leading?

Answer 5

Smooth writing - go to next nearest note and repeat note in same part
The leading note goes to tonic in next chord (raise leading note in minor)
Avoid consecutive/parallel 5ths + 8ves
Parts should not cross each other
Avoid doubling the 3rd (and never double leading note)
When chord roots are a 2nd apart the upper parts move contrary to Bass
Chord IV follows I but never V