The Perfect Cadence - Music Theory

The Perfect Cadence - Music Theory

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Performing Arts

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of cadences in music, likening them to punctuation in writing. It focuses on the perfect cadence, explaining its structure as a chord progression from the fifth to the first chord, particularly in C major. The tutorial details how to construct these chords and offers various ways to play them, emphasizing creativity and experimentation. It encourages viewers to apply these concepts on different instruments, highlighting the perfect cadence's role in providing musical closure.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are cadences and why are they important in music?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the concept of a perfect cadence in music.

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you find the chords for a perfect cadence in C major?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of building a chord or triad for the perfect cadence.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What variations can be made when using the notes of chord 5 followed by chord 1?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you incorporate a perfect cadence into a melody?

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What is the significance of the perfect cadence in musical composition?

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