The previous post was about the descending 7-6 sequence. and now we’re going to check out the ascending 7-6 sequence
So grab your instrument and let’s try it!
The Ascending 7-6 Sequence.
- Play ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ in C major.
- Add the diatonic 3rd above each note (don’t worry if the 3rd are major or minor, just make sure they are diatonic 3rds).
- Keep the 3rds. Above ① add a 8v. Hold the 8v as the bass moves to ② and the 8v turns into a 7th. Let the 7th fall to a 6th then leap away from the 6ths up to the 8v. Hold the 8v as the bass moves to ③, and repeat!
- Keep this pattern going and you’ve got a ascending 7-6 sequence!
Are you up for a challenge?
Try transposing the ascending 7-6 sequence to D minor and F major.
- To transpose, all you have to do is replace “C major” with any other key.
Play with the meter.
- As you put the sequence together, you will probably end up with something that sounds like it is in 3/4.
- Try the sequence in other meters like 6/8 or 4/4. How does this change how you play the sequence?
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