Voice Leading Rules

Voice leading rules are guidelines in music composition that help create smooth and cohesive transitions between chords. They focus on how individual musical lines, or "voices," move from one note to the next. Key principles include minimizing the distance notes move, avoiding large leaps, and maintaining the same pitches where possible. This ensures that melodies and harmonies sound pleasing and organized. Effective voice leading enhances the overall flow of music, making it more enjoyable to listen to while ensuring clarity and balance among different musical parts.