Articles tagged with: "cadences"
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
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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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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