Articles tagged with: "cadence"

Cadences: The Punctuation Marks of Music

Cadences: The Punctuation Marks of Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

In music, cadences function as harmonic punctuation marks, providing closure, pause, or surprise at the end of musical phrases. This comprehensive guide explores the principal types of...

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The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord

The Ultimate Guide to the Dominant Seventh Chord

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

If there's one chord that acts as the engine of Western music, it's the dominant seventh. You've heard its tense, unresolved sound countless times in everything from Bach to blues, …

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The Andalusian Cadence: Unlocking the Haunting Power of the i-VII-VI-V Progression

The Andalusian Cadence: Unlocking the Haunting Power of the i-VII-VI-V Progression

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Andalusian cadence is a powerful and evocative chord progression, defined by a descending bassline that moves from the minor tonic to the dominant: i-VII-VI-V. Famous for its use in …

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I-IV-V-I Chord Progression: The Foundation of Western Music

I-IV-V-I Chord Progression: The Foundation of Western Music

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The I-IV-V-I chord progression is arguably the most important harmonic sequence in Western music. This powerful and versatile progression serves as the structural backbone for countless songs in...

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