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Cadences and six-four chords

How phrases end: the four cadences, the chords that lead into them, and the three six-four chords and why each one is allowed.

Start with The four cadences, in four parts. In 15 minutes you will be able to name the four cadences in four parts in any key.

Hear the cadences in the music trainers

Lessons

  1. The four cadences, in four parts
  2. Approaching the cadence
  3. The three six-four chords

Practise and test

Follows the ABRSM 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.