A cadence is a musical ending — a combination of chords that brings a phrase, section, or piece of music to a close. It provides a sense of rest, pause, or conclusion, similar to punctuation in written language. They help define the structure and phrasing of a piece by creating points of closure or continuation.Continue reading “Grade 5 Theory: Cadences”
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Beyond the Tonic: How Secondary Dominants Shape Music
Ever catch yourself listening to music and thinking, “Wow, that chord sounded amazing”? I’d bet good money—well, at least 90% of the time (completely unscientific, of course)—that what you’re hearing is a secondary dominant. The dominant-to-tonic relationship has been the backbone of Western music since the 1600s, with its delicious mix of tension and release,Continue reading “Beyond the Tonic: How Secondary Dominants Shape Music”
Grade 5 Theory: Intervals
Intervals can be a fiddly topic to get your head around. At Grade 5 theory, you are expected to answer interval questions that are purposefully deceptive. If you learn this topic incorrectly, you will find yourself in a never-ending whirlpool of confusion. I have created this guide to put an end to confusion for musiciansContinue reading “Grade 5 Theory: Intervals”
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