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Triads, chords and cadences

Chords I, II, IV and V in every key to six sharps or flats, in root position and first and second inversion, then perfect, plagal and imperfect cadences and the chords that fit under a melody.

Start with Chords I, II, IV and V, and their inversions. In 16 minutes you will be able to say whether a triad is major or minor.

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Lessons

  1. Chords I, II, IV and V, and their inversions
  2. Cadences and chords for a melody

Practise and test

Follows the ABRSM Music Theory syllabus. ABRSM is a trade mark of its owner; Brainlag is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ABRSM. Every example and question is original. Results are Brainlag estimates, not exam results.