Fluid Basslines - Inside the Mind of Bach

The video tutorial explores the intricacies of bar chorales, focusing on fluid baselines and harmonic structures. It discusses the absence of key signatures in Baroque music, particularly in D minor, and examines the use of passing notes, chord inversions, and suspensions. The tutorial also covers sequential harmony and modulation techniques, providing insights into Bach's compositional style. The video concludes with a recap of the key concepts discussed.

What is a common characteristic of Baroque music regarding key signatures?

• They often lack a key signature or have an unusual one.

• They always have a key signature.

• They only use major key signatures.

• They use modern key signatures.

In the context of the chorale, what key is suggested despite the absence of a key signature?

• D minor

• G major

• C major

• A major

How does Bach create a fluid baseline in the chorale?

• By using only root position chords

• By incorporating passing notes

• By avoiding any movement in the baseline

• By using only dissonant chords

What is the role of passing notes in the chorale?

• They create dissonance without resolution.

• They are only used in the melody.

• They are used to jump between unrelated chords.

• They help in creating a smooth, mobile baseline.

What is a 9-8 suspension?

• A type of passing note

• A suspension where the note resolves down by a step

• A type of chord inversion

• A chord progression technique

How is a 9-8 suspension identified in figured bass?

• As 7-6

• As 8-7

• As 9-6

• As 9-8

What is a false relation in music?

• A note that is repeated in the same octave

• A note that appears in different parts with different accidentals

• A note that is played twice in succession

• A note that is omitted from the chord

What happens when a dominant 7th chord resolves?

• The 3rd falls by step

• The 3rd and 7th both rise by step

• The 7th rises by step

• The 7th falls by step and the 3rd rises by step

Why might Bach choose not to use a pivot chord between phrases?

• To simplify the harmony

• To avoid using dissonance

• To maintain the same key throughout

• To create a more abrupt modulation

What is the effect of using sequential harmony in a chorale?

• It eliminates the need for a baseline.

• It simplifies the melody.

• It transposes the harmony to a different key.

• It creates a static harmony.