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Where should passing 6/4 chords typically occur in a measure?
On a weak beat.
How should upper voices move into and out of a passing 6/4 chord?
Stepwise motion.
What is a common voice leading characteristic in passing 6/4 chords?
Voice exchange between soprano and bass lines.
What type of root position chords should be avoided?
Root position viio chords.
What type of inverted chords should be avoided?
vi6 and iii6 chords.
What is the function of a I 6/4 chord?
Cadential: dominant embellishment. Neighboring/Passing/Arpeggiated: embellishment.
What scale degree is the bass on in a cadential 6/4 chord?
Dominant scale degree.
In C Major, what is a I6/4 chord?
G-C-E
In G Major, what is a I6/4 chord?
D-G-B
In F Major, what is a I6/4 chord?
C-F-A
In D Major, what is a I6/4 chord?
A-D-F#