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Offline tomp86

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Do you think I've analyzed bar 27 correctly?
on: November 18, 2022, 12:51:21 PM
Hi guys. Im studying a piece in E Maj and am struck with what seems to be many chords in one bar. Im not sure if I have analyzed the bar, bar 27, correctly or would you consider some of these chords neighboring/suspension chords to the next (and therefore no need to name them)

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Re: Do you think I've analyzed bar 27 correctly?
Reply #1 on: November 18, 2022, 08:24:20 PM
When in doubt, look at the base together with the melody! When you know what foundation you are standing on (basline/chord) it's easier to determine what's going on in the melody.

In the left hand you got an A major chord through the whole bar. In that context, I'd interpret the first chord in the right hand in bar 27 as a appogiatura, the second chord as the resolution (B resolving to A), next one as a passing tone (G#) to the next chord in the progression, B major.

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Re: Do you think I've analyzed bar 27 correctly?
Reply #2 on: November 19, 2022, 04:43:10 AM
When in doubt, look at the base together with the melody! When you know what foundation you are standing on (basline/chord) it's easier to determine what's going on in the melody.

In the left hand you got an A major chord through the whole bar. In that context, I'd interpret the first chord in the right hand in bar 27 as a appogiatura, the second chord as the resolution (B resolving to A), next one as a passing tone (G#) to the next chord in the progression, B major.
I see what you mean. I find it new analyzing 4 voiced chords as passing tones and something I need experience with. And I guess on bar 28 (my ii in red is wrong) its a G# octave passing tone to the 7th degree of the V (A ocative). So bar 28 would be V7. Bar 27 IV

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Re: Do you think I've analyzed bar 27 correctly?
Reply #3 on: November 20, 2022, 09:34:24 PM
I see what you mean. I find it new analyzing 4 voiced chords as passing tones and something I need experience with. And I guess on bar 28 (my ii in red is wrong) its a G# octave passing tone to the 7th degree of the V (A ocative). So bar 28 would be V7. Bar 27 IV

I agree with Lelle's assessment and this sounds right to me.
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