Bass note

Bass is called in music theory teaching the acoustic lowest tone of a sound. While in the harmony and music theory the root is recognized as a prime reference pitch is the bass note of the actual lowest note played.

Usual bass tones are of course the prime but also the third, fifth and Sept. However, every sound is possible than bass. Frequently encountered are bass tones alternating in the Prime and the third.

The bass line, consisting of the sequence of bass notes, significantly influenced the music itself as well as the harmony and is mediated in the teaching of counterpoint.

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