Note the
ranges of the 4 voices:
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1.
- Double the
root
for all root position
chords
- Double the
root or 5th for all primary
1st inversion chords
- Double the
3rd for all secondary
1st inversion chords
- Double the
5th for all primary
2nd inversion chords
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2.
Soprano, Alto and Tenor lines should move by step
(2nd) and leaps not more than a 4th
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3. Leaps are
allowed in the Bass as it indicates the chords to be
used
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4. If 2 triads
have more than 1 or 2 notes in common, these notes
should be repeated in the same voice. See below:
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5. If 2 triads
have no notes in common, the upper 3 voices must move
in opposite direction to the motion of the bass, to
the nearest position. See below:
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6. Movements
in parallel 5ths, octaves, unison are not allowed in
4 part writing between any pair of voices See
below:
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7. The leading
note should resolve by semitone to the tonic See
below:
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8. When 2
voices move in similar motion, the lower voice should
not move to a position where it is higher than the
upper voice (overlapping) See below:
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9. The lower
voice should not be higher than the upper voice (voice
crossing). See below:
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10. In root
position progressions, avoid the movement of all
voice in the same direction except in cadences.
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