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In a V7-I cadence, what suspension is common?
A 4-3 suspension, where the 4th scale degree (chordal 7th of V7) resolves to the 3rd of I.
When might you see a 4-3# suspension?
When modulating from a minor key to a Major key with the same tonic.
Where can a 7-6 suspension be found?
iii-vi progressions in Major or V-i6 in minor.
Where can a 6-5 suspension be found?
IV-I progressions.
What does '4-3' in figured bass indicate?
A suspension where the suspended note is a 4th above the bass and resolves down to a 3rd.
What does '9-8' in figured bass indicate?
A suspension where the suspended note is a 9th above the bass and resolves down to an 8th (octave).
What does '7-6' in figured bass indicate?
A suspension where the suspended note is a 7th above the bass and resolves down to a 6th.
What does '6-5' in figured bass indicate?
A suspension where the suspended note is a 6th above the bass and resolves down to a 5th.
What does '2-3' in figured bass indicate?
A suspension where the suspended note is a 2nd above the bass and resolves up to a 3rd. Typically found when the suspension is in the bass.
In V7-I, what scale degree is often suspended?
The 4th scale degree.
What is the typical harmonic function of a 4-3 suspension in a V7-I cadence?
To create tension on the dominant and resolve to the tonic.
Where are 7-6 suspensions commonly found?
iii-vi progressions in Major or V-i6 in minor.
Where are 6-5 suspensions commonly found?
IV-I progressions.