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Unison doubling

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Voicing and performance

Unison doubling · Vln G4 + Fl G4 → G4

Isolate the lowest and highest voices before adding inner parts. Octave labels and instrument assignments determine how tightly the texture is packed.

Example

Starting point / voicing example · Vln G4 + Fl G4 / G4

Starting point / voicing example

Vln G4 + Fl G4 G4

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What should you reassess after moving notes between octaves?

AnswerCompare bass clarity and melodic audibility. Close intervals in a low register may sound denser.

Related topics

Phrasing with legato and staccato

References

Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom · Further reading

Subject-expert review pending.