MusicianCV · TRBass–melody spacing
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Bass–melody spacing · C2 ↔ E5 → 40
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 · C2 ↔ E5 / 40
Starting point / voicing exampleC2 ↔ E5 40
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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
Distinguishing root and bassReferences
Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom · Further reading
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