Sectional Harmony in Five Parts: Chords in Fourths (2/3)

Major and minor 7th chords may be written in a voicing that favours the interval of the perfect 4th between neighbouring parts. Five-part sectional harmony setting may be based on these chords. This episode presents two examples that demonstrate closed, mixed and open position voicings and the use of exact parallel chords in 4ths. Writing 5-part sectional harmony is a basic arranging technique.

Contents:
00:00 What this video is about
00:37 Example 1.1. 5-Part sectional harmony with chords in 4ths
03:09 Example 1.2. Mixed voicing, prevent too low register in P5
04:37 Example 1.3. Close position voicing with chords in 4ths
05:42 Example 2. Chords in 4ths, leading tone, exact parallel harmony

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[JellyMonster]

Love the melody lines. Who are the composers?