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CHAPTER 11

Voicing Formations

WRITTEN EXERCISES

1. On the staff below, notate the following upper-structure formations.

2. Analyze the following upper-structure chords with lead-sheet symbols and slash notation.

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3. Using upper-structure triads on the dominant 7th chord, provide a six-voice harmonization for thefollowing two-note segments. Make sure that your harmonization follows the rules of good voiceleading.

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4. Analyze the following four-note rootless formations in the context of complete four-, five-part, andlarger chord structures.

5. Analyze the following three-note rootless formations in the context of complete four-, five-part, andlarger chord structures.

KEYBOARD SKILLS

1. Play the progression as written. Transpose it up a minor second.

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2. Play the progression as written. Transpose it up a minor second.

VOICING FORMATIONS 11–7

EAR TRAINING SECTION AUDIO TRACKS

Track 72 contains FIFTY major formations with major and minor upper-structure triads. Identify thequality of each triad and its scale-degree position in relation to the root of the major chord. (AnswerKey)

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VOICING FORMATIONS 11–9

Track 73 contains FIFTY minor formations with major and minor upper-structure triads. Identify thequality of each triad and its scale-degree position in relation to the root of the minor chord. (AnswerKey)

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VOICING FORMATIONS 11–11

Track 74 contains FIFTY dominant formations with major and minor upper-structure triads. Identifythe quality of each triad and its scale-degree position in relation to the root of the dominant 7th chord.(Answer Key)

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VOICING FORMATIONS 11–13

IMPROVISATION

Practice the following pairs of triads in the manner shown below. Transpose to all keys.

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VOICING FORMATIONS 11–15

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VOICING FORMATIONS 11–17

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VOICING FORMATIONS 11–19

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VOICING FORMATIONS 11–21

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VOICING FORMATIONS 11–23

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