![]() Make sure each NCT added is actually a NCT and is not part of the chord.When adding NCTs to a progression, look for places to use NCTS that have the strictest type of motion first (like suspensions).It needs to resolve down by step in the same voice to the next chord. Do not add NCTs between the chordal seventh in any seventh chord and its resolution note.It muddies the harmonies and sound, and can create unwanted harmonies. Do not use more than one NCT in any one spot on or between two chords.Make sure to label all NCTS with parenthesis or a circle around the note or notes that are the non-chords and a label that abbreviates the type of non-chord tone used.Non-chord tones need to be one of the types found in music:.You cannot use a NCT to avoid part writing errors. Part writing must be correct, both without the NCT and with the added NCT.Guidelines to using NCTS when part writing Normal doubling rules still apply when using NCTs ![]() ![]() Suspensions have 2 lead sheet symbols: one for the suspension and one for the resolution chord.Check for part writing errors both with and without the NCTs.Make sure that all rhythm adds up correctly and that all chords line up vertically in the bar.Do not put more than one NCT in the same spot.Check to make sure that the note you choose are not chord tones. 2-3 suspension: refers to a first inversion chord with no 3rd over the suspended note followed by a first inversion chordĬommon mistakes when part writing with NCTS.7-6 suspension: “sus2/” refers to a chord in 1st inversion in which the root has been replaced by a second.4-3 suspension: “sus4” refers to a triad in which the third has been replaced by a fourth (C F G).9-8 suspension: “sus2” refers to a triad in which the third has been replaced by a second (C D G).The “Sus” numbers used in lead sheet symbols are equal to the interval formed by the note above the ROOT of the chord (not necessarily the note in the bass). 2-3 suspension lead sheet symbol: no 3rd/. ![]()
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