What is a Cadential 6-4? - Music Theory

The video tutorial explains the concept of cadences in music, focusing on the credential 6-4 progression. It covers different types of cadences, such as perfect, plagal, and imperfect, and their roles as musical punctuation. The tutorial delves into the Baroque system of figured bass, explaining how intervals above a bass note define chords. The credential 6-4 progression is detailed, highlighting its structure and melodic movement. The tutorial concludes with examples in D major, illustrating the application of the 6-4 progression using Roman numerals.

What does the term 'credential' refer to in music theory?

Explain the difference between perfect cadence and plagal cadence.

What is an imperfect cadence and how does it differ from perfect and plagal cadences?

Describe the concept of figured bass in the context of Baroque music.

How does the credential 6 four relate to the figured bass system?

Why is the credential 6 four considered attractive to composers?

In the key of D major, what does a 6 four followed by a 5 three progression look like?

What are the two most commonly used credential 6 four progressions?

How does the concept of intervals above the bass apply to the credential 6 four?

What melodic movements are associated with the credential 6 four progression?