Part Writing Rules
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Root position 4th or 5th apart (a)
Keep the common tone and move the remaining tones stepwise.
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Root position 4th or 5th apart (b)
Move all three upper voices in similar motion to the nearest chord tone.
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Roots lie a third apart
Keep both common tones and move the remaining voice stepwise.
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Roots lie a second apart
Move three upper voices in contrary motion to the bass.
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First Inversion
Double any factor that facilitates smooth voice leading.
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Second Inversion
Double bass note and use only specific second inversion.