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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 19 May, 2025

Explore the I-IV-V-I chord progression, the foundational harmonic sequence that underpins countless songs across genres. Learn how this progression creates musical movement and resolution, its historical significance, and practical applications …

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Common Chord Progressions: The Building Blocks of Musical Harmony

Common Chord Progressions: The Building Blocks of Musical Harmony

Published on 17 May, 2025

Chord progressions are the harmonic foundations that drive musical compositions across nearly all Western musical styles. This comprehensive guide explores the most common and influential chord progressions, from the classic …

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Cadences: The Punctuation Marks of Music

Cadences: The Punctuation Marks of Music

Published on 17 May, 2025

Cadences function as harmonic punctuation marks in music, providing closure, pause, or continuation at the end of musical phrases. This comprehensive guide explores the major types of cadences—perfect, plagal, imperfect, …

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