Written Theory - Unit 3: Accented NCTs, Cadential 64s, Pedal Harmony, Plagal Successions, Applied Chords

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Last Day to Pass Objectives: May 13

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Fundamentals

1. Write and resolve any type of suspension in four parts.
2. Write and resolve a cadential 6/4 in four parts.
3. Given a melody or bass fragment, harmonize it with a pedal.
4. Give a melody or bass fragment, harmonize it with a plagal succession.

Music Analysis

1. Complete a multi-level analytical sketch containing accented non-chord tones and/or cadential 6/4 chords.
2. Complete a multi-level analytical sketch containing pedal harmony and/or a plagal succession.

Composition

1. Given a bass line or melody, write a second voice that contains suspensions and other accented dissonances.
2. Harmonize a melody containing accented NCTs and the cadential 6/4.
3. Write a period for string quartet, containing accented NCTs and the cadential 6/4.
4. Write a contrasting middle containing a sequence and ending with a pedal.
5. Write a minuet for piano.

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