26.12: Summary of Doubling Rules for Triads
To generalize, here are the doubling rules for voice leading triads in root position, first inversion, and second inversion:
- Root Position Chords: DOUBLE THE BASS
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First-Inversion Chords: DO NOT DOUBLE THE BASS
- Exception: viivii∘6and iiii∘6: DOUBLE THE BASS
- Exception: Consecutive first inversion chords—alternate between DOUBLE THE BASS and DO NOT DOUBLE THE BASS
- Second-Inversion Chords: DOUBLE THE BASS