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Double the root or fifth in root position chords. Double any note in first inversion chords. Double the fifth in second inversion chords. Double the third in diminished chords.
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Watch out for:
- diminished chords (ii° and vii°) – ONLY double the third.
- chord VI in minor keys CAN double the third.
- Vb – CAN'T double the third.
- What do you double in a IV chord?
- What note is doubled in SATB?
- What is doubling in harmony?
- Can you double the fifth in SATB?
What do you double in a IV chord?
ALWAYS double the fifth of a 6/4 chord (this is the one very specific rule to remember.) 4. In major triads, the root is most often the best choice to double, followed by the fifth.
What note is doubled in SATB?
Most Second Inversion chords aren't really chords at all, and are formed by two dissonances above a bass. You don't double dissonances, so you double the only stable note, the Bass.
What is doubling in harmony?
In order for every voice to have a note to sing, you need to double up on one of the notes. Most of the time you should reinforce the harmony by doubling the root of the chord, but it is sometimes better to double other notes to get better voice-leading as outlined below.
Can you double the fifth in SATB?
Do not leap twice in the same direction unless outlining a triad. Don't write hidden octaves or fifths -- don't move in the same direction in the outer voices (soprano and bass) and by leap in the soprano to an octave or a fifth.
