Cadential progressions

A cadential progression is one in which the tonal function of each of the chords involved is clearly audible, and which also resolves onto a chord of rest and resolution. This final chord gives a sense of closure and completion and it is known as the tonic triad.

1. What is the cadential formula?
2. What is the most common chord progression?
3. What is an expanded cadential progression?
4. How do you write Cadential 64?

What is the cadential formula?

The cadential 6 4 is a melodic and harmonic formula that often appears at the end of phrases in music of the common practice period. Typically, it consists of a decoration of the dominant chord by displacing both its third and fifth by a step above.

What is the most common chord progression?

The I–V–vi–IV progression is a common chord progression popular across several genres of music. It involves the I, V, vi, and IV chords of any particular musical scale. For example, in the key of C major, this progression would be: C–G–Am–F.

What is an expanded cadential progression?

In contrast, the cadential progression closing a subordinate theme is often expanded to the extent that it forms the harmonic basis of one or more complete phrases within the theme, phrases marked by distinct melodic ideas and accompanimental textures.

How do you write Cadential 64?

To write a Cadential 6/4 to Dominant 5/3 progression, start by identifying the notes that are a 6th, a 5th, a 4th and a 3rd above the Dominant note. The 6th will step down to the 5th (in any voice in the Treble Triad) and the 4th will step down to the 3rd (again, in any voice in the Treble Triad).