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In major triads, the root is most often the best choice to double, followed by the fifth. Avoid doubling the third of major triads particularly when in first inversion. (The overtones of the third of the chord work against the other notes. The lower the first inversion bass note of the chord is, the worse it sounds.)
- What does doubling a chord mean?
- What can I double in 2 chord?
- Should you double the leading tone?
- What doubles a dominant chord?
What does doubling a chord mean?
Doubling. In a chord, a note that is duplicated in different octaves is said to be doubled. ... In the second chord below, the note E is doubled in two octaves, while G is "doubled" in three.
What can I double in 2 chord?
When ii is in root position, expect to double the root. When it is in first inversion, doubling either the root or the bass (i.e., the third) is very common. Doubling the fifth of the ii chord, regardless of its inversion, is very unusual.
Should you double the leading tone?
Never double the leading tone, so don't double the root if the root is the leading tone. Don't double the third, except if the chord is diminished, in which case it's good to double the third. ... Don't double the fifth of a chord, except if it is a second inversion triad, then you should double the fifth.
What doubles a dominant chord?
When the dominant is in root position, it is unusual to double any chord member other than the root. However, when the chord is in first inversion, sometimes the fifth is doubled (especially if the fifth is in the soprano).
