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For questions related to figured bass (also called thoroughbass), the notation of a bass line and the intervals to be played above the bass.
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Isn’t the root progression or chord progression of a song meant to anchor in a foundation fo...
Yes, if you had to use just one thing as the harmonic foundation, it would probably be the bass line. But just C in the bass doesn't tell us whether it's C major or C minor (or C7, Cm7, Cm7b5, C9(#11 …
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Do figured bass symbols indicate an altered octave?
No. Same as chord symbols, figured bass takes no notice of octave shift or doubling.
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Why are accented passing tones not figured but suspensions are?
When you decide an accented passing tone is a suspension, figure it. When you decide a suspension is merely an accented passing tone, don’t figure it.
If you are figuring for analysis, your choice. …
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Why are all voicings of a 5/3 chord written the same way?
Different voicings DO still include the 5 and 3, just displaced by one or more octaves.
You're falling into the trap of expecting too much from chord names. They're pretty good at describing the harm …
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Which modulation is correct? (amongst other things!)
I think the entire first two bars are dominant. 5/2 on the first note (D) are E and A. That makes the D an unprepared suspension, sort of resolving to C♯ on the next half-beat but decisively resolv …
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Figured bass help. Am I on the right track with it?
I take it you were given the bass line and figures, your job was to fill in the upper parts?
You're on the right track. The chords are mostly right, but you need to improve your part-writing.
In the …
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