In class this week we explored a different way of looking at simple tonal phrases - from the point of view of their bass lines.
Read the pages on bass line patterns.
Offline Exercise
Write two short phrases in the style of a Bach chorale using or embellishing a pattern similar to those introduced in the pages on bass line patterns.
your phrase should begin with a tonic chord (I) and end with a perfect cadence (V - I)
the bass line should either ascend or descend from the initial I to the final V
next add a treble part taking care to avoid any parallel perfect intervals
finally, fill in the other two parts making sure you follow the relevant voice-leading guidelines
Notes: Some of you still need to catch up on the various online and offline exercises from previous weeks ...
