Lesson 1.

LO:Consonance, dissonance and part writing

Starter:

Play Example 43 on page 19.

Answer the following question:

1. What is the texture?
2. How many parts?
3. Which notes are omitted in 7th chords and why?
4. Identify consonant and dissonant chords and explain the resolutions of each chord.

Remember non harmony notes create tension. 

Activity 1: Watch video about suspensions and play and highlight all the suspension notes in the given examples pp22-25

Activity 2: Answer the following question:

1. What is suspensions?

2. How can we approach a resolution after the suspension?

3. Where most commonly we use suspensions?

Homework:

Indicate 3-4 places in your composition where you can use suspensions, plus Neopolitan 6th, diminished 7th chord and any diatonic secondary 7th chords.