** This rule is relaxed for the inside voices in 4-part writing.
** One exception is the ‘leap’ of an octave - this is treated more like a repetition than a leap.
For our purposes today, it is best to avoid it altogether.
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| Parallel 5ths and parallel 8ves are forbidden.
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Hidden 5ths and hidden 8ves are forbidden. **
** This rule is relaxed for the inside voices in 4-part writing. |
| Contrary motion is best.
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Limit chains of parallel 3rds or 6ths to no more than 4 in a row.
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| Use caution if both voices leap in the same direction at the same time. If both do leap at the same time, neither voice can leap more than a 4th.
** One exception is the ‘leap’ of an octave - this is treated more like a repetition than a leap. |
Voice crossing is permissible in this style, but should be limited.
For our purposes today, it is best to avoid it altogether. (no image in this cell) |
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