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Basics of Voice-Leading
Voice leading primarily consists of four distinct voices on two staves (the treble and bass staves), which encompass the entire musical scale. The four voices are:
Soprano: This is the highest voice, sung by females.
Alto: The next highest voice, sung by females.
Tenor: Sung by males.
Bass: The lowest voice, sung by males.
In Four Parts
Roman Numeral Harmonic Analysis
Figured Bass Notation
Realization of Figured Bass
Chord Symbols