Harmony Enriched with Suspensions - Inside the Mind of Bach

The video tutorial explores the use of suspensions in music, particularly in Bach chorales. It begins by introducing suspensions and their impact on musical richness. The tutorial then discusses how passing and auxiliary notes can decorate music. The main focus is on understanding the stages of suspensions: Prepare, Sound, and Resolve. Practical examples from a Bach chorale illustrate how suspensions can enhance musical tension and interest. The tutorial concludes by summarizing the enriching effect of suspensions in music composition.

What is the primary purpose of using suspensions in music?

• To create a sense of rhythm

• To increase the tempo

• To enrich the musical result

• To simplify the melody

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical decoration discussed?

• Suspensions

• Auxiliary notes

• Passing notes

• Harmonic notes

What are the three stages of a suspension?

• Prepare, Sound, Resolve

• Begin, Develop, Conclude

• Start, Middle, End

• Initiate, Sustain, Finish

In the example of a suspension in the bass part, which note is extended?

• F

• G

• C

• A

What is the effect of repeating a note in a suspension?

• It emphasizes the clash

• It resolves the tension

• It changes the harmony

• It makes the note softer

What is a 4-3 suspension?

• A suspension moving from the 3rd to the 4th above the bass

• A suspension moving from the 4th to the 5th above the bass

• A suspension moving from the 4th to the 3rd above the bass

• A suspension moving from the 5th to the 4th above the bass

How does a 7-6 suspension differ from a 4-3 suspension?

• It involves a different key

• It resolves upwards

• It moves from the 7th to the 6th above the bass

• It occurs in the bass part

What is the impact of using multiple suspensions in a short musical passage?

• It simplifies the melody

• It creates a monotonous sound

• It adds expressive richness

• It decreases musical tension

Which part of the music often contains suspensions?

• The melody

• The bass

• The rhythm

• The harmony

What is the main takeaway about suspensions in music?

• They simplify compositions

• They are used to increase tempo

• They are essential for rhythm

• They enrich harmonization