25. Diatonic Descending-fifth Sequences
Continuing Sequences (SATB)
Each of the exercises below shows the first two chords of a descending-fifths sequence in SATB format. Continue each sequence to fill the empty measures by repeating the bracketed notes transposed down a step. On the lines below each exercise, add a Roman numeral analysis and indicate the linear intervallic pattern (LIP) heard between the outer voices. The first repetition in the first example has been provided.
Continuing Sequences (two-voice melodic)
Each of the exercises below shows the first two chords of a descending-fifths sequence in two voices. Continue each sequence to fill the empty measures by repeating the bracketed notes transposed down a step. On the lines below each exercise, add a Roman numeral analysis and indicate the linear intervallic pattern (LIP) heard between the outer voices. The first repetition in the first example has been provided.
Continuing Sequences in a Phrase
Each of the exercises below shows the beginning of a phrase in SATB format as well as the bass line for the cadence at the end. Complete each phrase with a descending-fifths sequence using the bracketed notes as its basis. On the lines below each exercise, complete the Roman numeral analysis for the sequence and indicate the linear intervallic pattern (LIP) heard between the outer voices.
Analysis
Each of the excerpts below includes a descending-fifths sequence. Analyze each passage by adding Roman numerals to the lines below the exercise and identifying any nonharmonic tones. Draw a bracket above the music to show the start and end points of the full sequence. Additionally, rewrite the Roman numerals that start and end the sequence below the lines provided and draw a dotted line connecting them as in the example below.
