Assignment: Leading Tone Seventh Chords

Directions:

Given key and bassline, complete each setting in four-part vocal style. Always begin by composing a melody that forms good counterpoint with the bass.

Voice leading Tips:

Make sure all inversions of V⁷ are complete.
After composing the melody, resolve the chordal 7th downward by step.
In general, tritones resolve according to its spelling--prioritize all dissonances formed against the bass.

Here are your basslines:

f minor
b minor
E-flat Major
c# minor
g# minor

Questions you should be able to answer.

What is the primary harmonic function associated with leading tone 7th chords ?
How is the dim. ⁴₂different from the other inversions?

Created: 01.14.00 Last Update: 00.00.00 