It consists of the 4th interval above bass together with the 5th interval above bass and resolved to ordinary 35 (harmonic triad).
This is how it sounds like for example:
G and C and D to
G and B and D
Vivaldi for example had been using it a lot. For example on mandolin concerto in C.
The 4th is prepared, for example:
C bass and E G C
G bass and D G C
G bass and D G B
C bass and E G C
In modern pop music it appears on quality crafted songs.
For example:
The look of love - Bacharach
A Salty dog - Procol Harum
Alone - Heart
Instabile - Nec
Eclipse - Pink Floyd
Echoes - Pink Floyd
Spending my time - Roxette
California Dreamin' - the Mamas and the Papas
Etc
Where does it appear on these songs?
Further reading:
Bach Bass Rules - Bach, Niedt - PDF
Harmony - Piston
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