What chords does Rule of the Octave use?

As we've seen above, the Rule of the Octave can be thought of as in terms of a sequential harmonisation of bass scales (parallel 6/3 chords). ... Basically, this involves patterns of one or more harmonies which repeat sequentially in the direction of the scale.

1. What is exposed 5th and 8ve?
2. What is exposed octave?
3. How many notes apart is a harmony?

What is exposed 5th and 8ve?

Also known as “concealed” or “exposed” consecutives, these are a little harder to spot, but must be avoided. Hidden consecutives happen when: The bass and soprano parts form a perfect 5th or octave AND. The 5th/8ve is approached by similar motion AND. The soprano part is approached by a leap (not by step).

What is exposed octave?

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 many notes apart is a harmony?

Playing more than one note at the same time is called harmony. The difference in the pitch between two notes is called their interval, a word we used earlier to describe the separation of notes in the Major scale. The richness and variety of harmony multiplies with each extra note. Two-note harmonies have one interval.