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Section 29.3 Voice Leading the Neapolitan Chord

There are two rules for voice leading the \(\left.\text{N}^{6}\right.\) chord in four parts:
  1. Double the bass (the third)
  2. Resolve ♭\(\hat{2} \) down to the nearest note in the next chord.
Figure 29.3.1. Resolving ♭\(\hat{2} \) down when voice leading \(\left.\text{N}^{6}\right.\)