Bass Notes (Leaving Cert Music): Flashcards
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Bass notes definition
Bass notes definition
Lowest notes in harmonic progression
What bass note determines
What bass note determines
Chord identity (root, third, or fifth)
C in bass of C Major chord
C in bass of C Major chord
Root position (C-E-G)
E in bass of C Major chord
E in bass of C Major chord
First inversion (E-G-C)
Perfect cadence bass (V-I)
Perfect cadence bass (V-I)
G → C
Interrupted cadence bass (V-vi)
Interrupted cadence bass (V-vi)
G → A
Motion type for fluent bass
Motion type for fluent bass
Smooth, stepwise movement
Why use inversions in bass
Why use inversions in bass
To maintain smooth motion
Mistake: overusing root positions
Mistake: overusing root positions
Makes harmony static and predictable
Adding interest to bass line
Adding interest to bass line
Include passing notes or chromatic movement