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Inner parts: a cadential 6/4

Add the alto and tenor to a phrase with a cadential 6/4.

Read first: Cadences, Choosing chords and a bass line

Your task

Write the alto and tenor. In the Ic chord, double the bass. Over V, the notes of the 6/4 should fall by step.

Key: C major. Given: soprano and bass and the chords. You write: alto, tenor.

Your answer

Your answer, one row per chord. Given notes cannot be changed.
Bar'beatSopranoAltoTenorBassChord
1'1
E5C3I
1'2
F5F3IV
1'3
E5G3Ic
1'4
D5G3V
2'1
C5C3I