Part-writing (or voice leading) is the composition of parts in consideration of harmony and counterpoint. In the context of polyphonic composition the term voice may be used instead of part to denote a single melodic line or textural layer.
How do you part write?
Guidelines for Completing Part-Writing Assignments
- Analyze the chord progression first. ...
- Fill in all four voices of the first chord. ...
- Fill in all four voices of the next chord. ...
- Double-check for part-writing errors between the previous chord and the current chord. ...
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the exercise is complete.
What is SATB writing?
In music, SATB is an initialism for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, defining the voice types required by a chorus or choir to perform a particular musical work. ... A single choir with two of each voice type should be written SSAATTBB, unless it is laid out for two identical choirs, in which case it is SATB/SATB.
