Articles tagged with: "perfect cadence"

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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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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