MusicianCV · TRSeven-six suspension
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Harmony and melody
Seven-six suspension · F → F → E → F → G → G
Compare each melodic pitch with the underlying chord. Classifying an embellishment requires its approach, departure and metric position.
Example
Melody / harmony · F → F → E / F → G → G
Melody / harmonyF → F → E F → G → G
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How do you locate the release of tension?
Answer
Play slowly while sustaining the indicated harmony. Mark where the moving pitch settles into a chord tone.Related topics
Neighbour tones and returnReferences
Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom · Further reading
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