Voice Leading

This section will teach you about how to voice chords, learn different types of motions, voice leading errors, principals in proper part writing, and examples to help you spot errors quickly. Download a study sheet here.

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How to Write a Melody

Voicing Chords

Range, Spacing, Voice Crossing, Open/Closed Structure

Types of Motion

Voice Leading Errors - Parallel 5ths and Octaves

Voice Leading Errors - Unequal 5ths

Errors - 5ths and 8va by Contrary Motion

Voice Leading Errors - Direct 5ths and Octaves