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Rootless voicing · Bass C2 → E3 B♭3 D4 A4
Isolate the lowest and highest voices before adding inner parts. Octave labels and instrument assignments determine how tightly the texture is packed.
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Starting point / voicing example · Bass C2 / E3 B♭3 D4 A4
Starting point / voicing exampleBass C2 E3 B♭3 D4 A4
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What should you reassess after moving notes between octaves?
Answer
Compare bass clarity and melodic audibility. Close intervals in a low register may sound denser.Related topics
Voicing the same chord differentlyReferences
Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom · Further reading
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