Cadences can be defined as musical punctuation, corresponding to the full stop, comma etc in written language. There are four different types of basic cadence.
Cadences are always strongest when both of the chords are in root position. Cadences are strongest when both of the chords are in root position. Perfect Cadence
Imperfect Cadence
Plagal Cadence
Interrupted Cadence
Second Inversions of Cadences The second inversion of a chord is rarly used. The two exceptions are : a ) Passing 6/4 progression.
b ) The Cadential 6/4, 5/3 progression (perfect cadence).
The Ic chord should occur on a stronger beat than V except for an imperfect cadence.
Tierce de Picardie A Tierce de Picardie occurs when the tonic chord of a perfect cadence at the end of a piece in a minor key contains a major third.
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