Voice Leading Music Theory

The video tutorial explains how to use voice leading to connect chords in music. It begins with an introduction to voice leading and the importance of adding a baseline to chords. The tutorial then delves into the common tone voice leading technique, explaining how to maintain a common note between chords. It also explores parallel and contrary motion, discussing their effects on music. The video concludes with final adjustments to the chord progression and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is the primary purpose of voice leading in music?

• To connect chords in a musical way

• To increase the volume of the music

• To change the key of the music

• To make chords sound more random

What is the first step in making chords sound like they belong together?

• Increasing the tempo

• Changing the key

• Adding a melody

• Adding a baseline

What is the main goal of common tone voice leading?

• To remove notes from each chord

• To add more notes to each chord

• To keep one note the same between chords

• To change all notes between chords

What is the role of trial and error in voice leading?

• To ensure all notes are changed

• To find the best way to connect chords

• To increase the volume

• To change the key

What is parallel motion in voice leading?

• When notes stay the same

• When notes move in the same direction

• When notes move in opposite directions

• When notes are removed

Why are parallel fifths considered not ideal in classical western music?

• They are too dissonant

• They are too difficult to play

• They create a hollow and empty sound

• They make the music sound too loud

What is contrary motion in voice leading?

• When notes move in opposite directions

• When notes are removed

• When notes move in the same direction

• When notes stay the same

What is the benefit of using contrary motion in voice leading?

• It makes the music sound more random

• It increases the volume

• It helps avoid parallel fifths and octaves

• It changes the key

What is the purpose of resolving the G in the bass to C in the final chord?

• To create a dissonant sound

• To end on the tonic with an authentic cadence

• To increase the tempo

• To change the key

What is the effect of adding passing notes to a chord progression?

• It changes the key

• It makes the progression sound more random

• It increases the tempo

• It makes the progression sound more connected