Figured Bass Fundamentals

Your Essential Introduction to Figured Bass

You want to study harmony and counterpoint, but you can't quite get your head around figured bass.

If you've ever wondered how continuo players read those little numbers under the bass line, this step-by-step workshop will show you exactly how it works.

Whether you're a theory student, pianist, composer, or early music enthusiast, Figured Bass Fundamentals will give you a clear and structured introduction to reading and realising figured bass.

  • Understand what figured bass symbols mean
  • Learn how to realise figured bass on paper & at the keyboard
  • Build confidence in harmonising a bass line fluently

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What You'll Learn in This Workshop

This course walks you through the core concepts of figured bass realisation, giving you a solid foundation for advanced harmony, continuo playing, and music theory exams.

  • An introduction to figured bass, including a brief historical overview
  • Learn to recognise and realise common basic figures
  • Practice writing and arranging figured bass realisations
  • Master common voicings by stepping through easy continuo exercises from a historical source (Dandrieu's 1718 treatise Principes de l'Accompagnement)
  • Work through realisations at the keyboard

Includes video lessons, pdfs, and practical exercises to apply your skills!

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Why Learn Figured Bass?

Figured bass is more than just a historical notation system—it’s the key to understanding harmony at a deeper level. Whether you’re preparing for the grade 6 theory exam, exploring continuo playing, or just want to strengthen your musicianship, this course gives you the foundation you need for understanding classical harmony.

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