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4-Minute Quick Lesson
Chords, Inversions & Cadences — Distinction Progress
25/75pts
Pass: 50
Distinction Horizon: 65
Chords, Inversions & Cadences
Focus: 0s / 45s
Card 1 of 6 — anchor hook
Spotlight: Writing Interval Above
Listen and watch how the notes anchor to the staff.
In this topic, we master Writing Interval Above. Look at the reference notes on the staff to anchor your ears and eyes.
Interactive HarmonyC4 Major
Chord Building Blocks
Stave Notation VoicingFigured Bass: 5/3
Harmonic Factor Stack (Soprano to Bass)Bass: C4
Fifth(Pillar)
Structural pillar providing acoustic reinforcement.
G4
Third(Color / Quality)
Determines major / minor character and color.
E4
Root(Foundation)Bass Anchor
Bedrock foundation supporting harmonic stability.
C4
Move the bottom factor up an octave to discover the next inversion.