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Cadential 6/4 Chord Resolution
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What voice leading principle is crucial when writing a cadential 6/4 chord to ensure its dominant function is emphasized?

A

The soprano voice must always leap upward by a perfect fourth from the cadential 6/4 to the dominant chord.

B

The tenor voice must double the root of the cadential 6/4 chord to strengthen its dominant preparation function.

C

All upper voices should move in contrary motion to the bass during the cadential 6/4 progression.

D

The bass note should remain stationary through the cadential 6/4 and the following dominant chord.

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