Unit 12 · Melody and voice leading · Lesson 3 of 4
Four-part writing
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Classical is often taught in four voices: . Good means each voice sings a smooth line:
- Keep common tones in the same voice.
- Move the other voices by step where you can.
- Keep voices in order and within an of each other (except the bass).
Turn on lines in the sandbox to watch each voice move.
Progression sandbox