1) Here's some bass notes. See if you can figure out which inversion they're in, then see if you can figure out which chord they are. Remember to use the key signature!
2) This is a full figured bass example. Start by identifying the inversions. If you want, try to analyze the chords. If you really want, maybe try realizing it in four parts. Don't worry if it's not perfect, this stuff takes practice and the voiceleading on this one is a challenge at times.
3) What do you think about figured bass? Does it seems like a better or worse system than chord symbols? Why? What benefits does it have over chord symbols, and what drawbacks? Why might you want to use one or the other? There are no wrong answers here, and I'd love to hear what you think.
And that's that! we'll see you next week!
Thanks for the exercises. I know that I still need to work on my voice leading though.
ReplyDeleteYou are a BLESSING this helped me prepare for my midterm. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteDid you get to answer the exercises?
DeleteIm having trouble with more complex figured bass analysis where you have many notes that dont fit into the tradition chord structure. Do you have higher level practise questions with worked answers by any chance?
ReplyDeleteIt is really hard. I need help
ReplyDelete1. D 2nd inv. ADF#
ReplyDelete2. Dm 1st inv. FAD
3. Bb7 1st inv. DFAbBb
4. F#m 2nd inv. C#EF#A
5. Dm 2nd inv. ADF
6. A7 3rd inv. G#AC#E
Root 53
1st inv. 63
Root+7 753
Root 53
7th 1st inv. 653
Root 53
1st inv. 63
2nd inv. 64
Root+7 753
Root 53