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Discussion 11c - Voice-leading for Second Inversion Chords

Class Discussion

Second inversion chords are dangerous

Partwriting for cadential 6/4 chords

Progression: I, I6/4, V7, I

Soprano: C, C, B, C Alto: E, E, F, E Tenor: G, C, D, C (Another Tenor option: G, G, G, G) (Bass notes found from roman numerals and inversion)

Soprano: C, E, D, C Alto: E, G, F, E Tenor: G, C, B, C

Partwriting for passing 6/4 chords

Progression: I, V, ii6/4, V6, I

Soprano: C, B, A, G, G Alto: E, D, D, D, E Tenor: G, G, F, G, G (Bass notes found from roman numerals and inversion)

Weird things: A regression from V to ii6/4, Ti did not go to Do.

What are Passing 6/4 chords? Used to create stepwise motion in the bass.

Partwriting for Pedal 6/4 chords

Progression: I, IV 6/4, I

Soprano: C, C, C Alto: E, F, E Tenor: G, A, G (Bass notes found from roman numerals and inversion)

Also, Soprano: C, A, C Alto: E, F, E Tenor: G, F, G (Bass notes found from roman numerals and inversion)

Progression: V, I6/4, V

Soprano: Alto: Tenor: (Bass notes found from roman numerals and inversion)