> So my choosing the number as “0” (or any other). I can use that > number instead of the original to have it surpressed. > Good to know. For pratical reasons (not getting lost in my scores ☺ ) > I will set this everytime to “5” or what number needed (in figured > bass, I know about the 5 not being needed to mention, because if > nothing written it is always 5.
If you think about it, that's not true! There are many notes which remain unfigured where it is left to the performer to judge that a change of harmony is not required. Indeed, usually the majority of notes. And conversely, you do see the 5 even when it is not the resolution of a suspension. > Maybe also some other numbers to surpress? ) Well, just to keep track of what the figure being suppressed is, you could use 55 in your implicitBassFigures list - it would mean you only have to declare the list once. Then you would write the figure 55 for those 5's which are being suppressed. I have to say that if I came across your example in performance I would imagine it was the 6 on the note earlier that was being extended. But then, as the figures are appearing below the staff, the figures are perhaps intended for academic use only? ----------------------- I like the idea with the number 55. Easy to remember, what it stands for. The example was copy-pasted together to get as much variations in a short line. Nothing to analyze. I understand that the suppressing of numbers, or just not writing down a number, depends on time, place and composer in history. Every time, place and person had his/her conventions. I am in the process of learning this. And for me, my convention now is: - As as start I presume any note on the bassline is the tonica of a harmony. - Looking at the melody above, it could be that some notes are passing notes, or other notes not part of the harmony-structure. - Unless there is a number I will presume the chord would have the number 5. If something else is needed, they would have written it down. - Sometimes the 5 is written down, then I have to take care that at least there is a fifth in the chord. - Extension lines are a way to say” Next note has the same harmonic number” As soon things come on my path, what do not fit this shortlist, I have to add more rules. ☺ And now back to Wolf, General Bass. Thank you for your help. Regards, Eef
