Chapter 53

Voice Leading

Inversions & Progressions

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Book3

Unit 13Inversions & Progressions

Leveladvanced

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Examples

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voice leadingcommon tonesstepwise motioncontrary motion

Keep common tones in the same voice

Move other voices by the smallest possible interval

Avoid parallel 5ths and octaves

Contrary motion (voices moving in opposite directions) sounds best

{
  "rule": "Minimize the distance each voice moves between chords"
}

Practice

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