How to complete a scale harmonization using Quantz' Versuch
In Quantz, Versuch einer Anweisung die Flöte traversiere zu spielen several harmonic/melodic skeletons are presented as the basis of melodic embellishment. Here are four which cover significant portions of a full scale (embellishment examples not included.)
Ascending...
Descending...
It occurred to me there is almost enough there to make a sort of "rule of the octave" for a treble part. With some overlapping and transposing of Quantz' examples I got this...
...the ossia staff is my bass to end with a authentic cadence.
For some reason Quantz didn't show examples descending by step to/from the tonic. Figure 5 was the only descending scale to work from...
...the small notes and ossia staff are my additions to complete a descending scale harmonization.
Do these two scale harmonizations seem ok? Obviously, I want them to fit with Quantz' early classical style.
Please share any alternatives or concerns.
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