U3: Chord Qualities, Inversions, Figured Bass, Aural Recognition

Question 1

Root, bass, tonic

Answer 1

Root = the note the triad stems from
Bass = bottom note
Tonic = the note that the key builds off of

Question 2

What are some tunes to think abt when listening for m3, M6, M3, m6/A5/d4, P5, and P4?

Answer 2

Go to sleep lullaby, NBC ring, do-mi, The Simp-sons, Star wars, bride song

Question 3

How to hear first and second inversions?

Answer 3

First inversions = listen for a P4 interval with the middle and top note

Second inversion= listen for P4 with bottom and middle note

Question 4

If the figured bass is a “#” or “b” what does that mean?

Answer 4

The 3rd above the bass is applied with the accidental

Question 5

If you see a “b6” in the figured bass, what does that mean?

Answer 5

The stated interval above the bass is flattened

Question 6

If the figured bass shows a 6 with a slash across, what does that mean?

Answer 6

The stated interval above the bass is raised

Question 7

Formula for a M7, D7, and m7 chord

Answer 7

M7 = major triad + M7 (or M3 from 5th)

D7 = major triad + m7 (or m3 from 5th)

m7 = minor triad + m7 (or m3 from 5th)

Question 8

Formula for half dim and fully dim 7th chords

Answer 8

ø = dim triad + m7 (or M3 from 5th)
o = dim triad + d7 (or m3 from 5th)

Question 9

Aural identification tip for 7th chords

Answer 9

Identify the triad and then hear the interval between the 5th and 7th

Question 10

Chord qualities for maj scale

Answer 10

I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, viiø

Question 11

Chord qualities for minor scale

Answer 11

i, iiø, III, iv, V, VI, viio