Bass Notes (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What role do bass notes play in a harmonic progression?
What role do bass notes play in a harmonic progression?
They provide the foundation & structure
If E is in the bass of a C Major chord, which inversion is it?
If E is in the bass of a C Major chord, which inversion is it?
First inversion
What type of movement in the bass line ensures fluency in harmonic progressions?
What type of movement in the bass line ensures fluency in harmonic progressions?
Smooth, stepwise movement
Which bass movement creates a perfect cadence in C Major?
Which bass movement creates a perfect cadence in C Major?
G → C
Which bass movement creates an interrupted cadence?
Which bass movement creates an interrupted cadence?
G → A (V-vi)
What can bass notes include to add interest without changing harmonic function?
What can bass notes include to add interest without changing harmonic function?
Passing notes or chromatic movement
Why should you use inversions when composing bass lines?
Why should you use inversions when composing bass lines?
To maintain smooth motion in bass line
What is a common mistake regarding key signature in bass lines?
What is a common mistake regarding key signature in bass lines?
Forgetting necessary sharps or flats
What effect does overusing root positions have on harmony?
What effect does overusing root positions have on harmony?
Makes it feel static & predictable
When are large leaps acceptable in a bass line?
When are large leaps acceptable in a bass line?
When musically justified (e.g. octave jump)