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- Can you have a perfect authentic cadence in a minor key?
- What is a perfect cadence in a minor key?
- What is a perfect cadence in C major?
- What note goes with C minor?
Can you have a perfect authentic cadence in a minor key?
Although the dominant chord must be major, the tonic chord can be major or minor and still be an authentic cadence. In fact, the quality of the tonic chord can be opposite of what you expect and still be considered a perfect authentic cadence.
What is a perfect cadence in a minor key?
A minor plagal cadence, also known as a perfect plagal cadence, uses the minor iv instead of a major IV. With a very similar voice leading to a perfect cadence, the minor plagal cadence is a strong resolution to the tonic.
What is a perfect cadence in C major?
The most common, most basic cadence is one that moves from V – I (5 – 1), from the dominant to the tonic. So if you're playing a piece in the key of C major, Playing a G to a C would be considered a cadence. This type of cadence is called a 'perfect' cadence.
What note goes with C minor?
C minor is a minor scale based on C, consisting of the pitches C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, and B♭. Its key signature consists of three flats. Its relative major is E♭ major and its parallel major is C major.
