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    The Rule of the Octave describes a common pattern of chord progressions for stepwise motion of the bass in a major key. It outlines the typical chord roots that accompany ascending and descending motion by step of the bass line from tonic to tonic in the key. Some common substitutions are also indicated, such as replacing a V or V7 chord with a vii°7 chord or inversion.

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    The Rule of the Octave describes a common pattern of chord progressions for stepwise motion of the bass in a major key. It outlines the typical chord roots that accompany ascending and descending motion by step of the bass line from tonic to tonic in the key. Some common substitutions are also indicated, such as replacing a V or V7 chord with a vii°7 chord or inversion.

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    The Rule of the Octave describes a common pattern of chord progressions for stepwise motion of the bass in a major key. It outlines the typical chord roots that accompany ascending and descending motion by step of the bass line from tonic to tonic in the key. Some common substitutions are also indicated, such as replacing a V or V7 chord with a vii°7 chord or inversion.

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    The Rule of the Octave describes a common pattern of chord progressions for stepwise motion of the bass in a major key. It outlines the typical chord roots that accompany ascending and descending motion by step of the bass line from tonic to tonic in the key. Some common substitutions are also indicated, such as replacing a V or V7 chord with a vii°7 chord or inversion.

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    Rule of the Octave AS II: Unit 2-3

    Rule of the Octave (major)


    A rule of thumb for harmonizing stepwise bass motion
    T R S D
    S S D D R F F S
    M F S L T D R M
    D R M F S L T D
    I V4£ I6 ii6% V IV6 V6% I
    Substitutions: vii°6 IV ii6 V7 V6

    ROTO Descending (major)


    Fi S R T
    S S R R T D S S
    M R D T S S F M
    D T L S F M R D
    I V6 V4£/V V V4" I6 V4£ I
    V6% IV6 V7 vii°6
    *
    Sol vs. Le: A vii°7 or its inversions can substitute for an inverted V7 chord.

    V6% = vii°7
    V4£ = vii°6%
    V4" = vii°4£
    Le-Sol bass = vii°4"

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