V7 Inversions

Question 1

considerations

Answer 1

• since there are two tendency tones, we must be careful of use
• to avoid parallel fifths, when V7 - I are both in root position, one of the two chords must be incomplete
• • missing a fifth from either chord is an acceptable solution
• • inversions can also solve the problem
• exceptions:
• • at a cadence, you can transfer the leading tone to a different voice (to soprano)
• • parallel motion between bass and other voices. chordal 7th can be pulled up only because we have parallel 10ths

Question 2

motion into perfect intervals must be carefully done. consider these:

Answer 2

• avoid direct octaves
• direct octaves with soprano moving stepwise is permitted
• avoid contrary fifths
• avoid unequal fifths (d5 to P5)
• P5 to d5 is permitted though
• you cna have two dominant chords in a row if you use:
• • adding a 7 (a V to V7)
• • transferred resolution

Question 3

continue to watch out for these part-writing problems

Answer 3

• overlapping and contrary fifths
• voice crossing
• melodic A2

Question 4

in order to avoid a voice-leading error in a V7 - I cadence, an interval must be dropped from the V7. what is the interval?

Answer 4

• 5

Question 5

direct 8ve & 5ths are only permitted when the soprano moves by ______?

Answer 5

• step

Question 6

in a minor key, this step-wise interval may need to be altered.

Answer 6

• aug. 2