Trouble with voice leading with the inner voices

1. Why is my inner voice so negative?
2. What are voice leading errors?
3. What is Direct fifth?
4. How do you silence a critical inner voice?

Why is my inner voice so negative?

A critical inner voice may develop during times of extreme stress. It's also sometimes seen in mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. In such cases, your mind may engage in negative self-talk by criticizing the way you work, socialize, participate in family circles, and more.

What are voice leading errors?

Voice leading refers to the interaction between multiple musical lines in a composition. There are some common errors to watch out for that can undermine the success of the music. Unresolved tendency tones, leading tones, and sevenths can leave the composition feeling incomplete.

What is Direct fifth?

So-called hidden consecutives, also called direct or covered octaves or fifths, occur when two independent parts approach a single perfect fifth or octave by similar motion instead of oblique or contrary motion. A single fifth or octave approached this way is sometimes called an exposed fifth or exposed octave.

How do you silence a critical inner voice?

Here are five things you can do today to dim the sound of your inner critic and amplify that of your inner commender.

1. Meditate to Become More Mindful. ...
2. Create a Silly Character to Imagine as Your Inner Critic. ...
3. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others. ...
4. Practice Self-compassion. ...
5. Start a Daily Self-gratitude Journaling Habit.