Cadences - The 4 types explained - Perfect, Plagal, Imperfect, Interrupted

In this video on music cadences we look at the 4 different types of cadence and how they are used in music.
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A cadence is a 2 chord progression that is used at the end of a musical phrase. There are 4 cadences - Perfect (or Authentic), Plagal, Imperfect (or Half) and Interrupted (or Deceptive) which can sound "finished" or "unfinished".
The perfect cadence is also known as the authentic cadence. It is a progression from chord V to chord I. For example, in C major the progression would be from a G chord to a C chord.
The plagal cadence is from chord IV to chord I - in C major this would be an F chord followed by a C chord.
The imperfect cadence or half cadence is a progression that ends on chord V. It can start on either chord I, II or IV. In C major, the progression could move from chord II (Dm) to chord V (G).
The interrupted cadence of deceptive cadence is a wonderful cadence as it adds an element of surprise into a piece of music. The progression is from chord V to chord VI. The listener thinks that the music is going to return to chord I, but instead they are taken to the "surprising" sound of chord VI.
Cadences are marked on sheet music with a horizontal line between the 2 chords.
Cadences are a really important part of composing as they help to define the end of musical phrases. If you are wanting your phrase to sound finished then use either the perfect (authentic) or plagal cadence. If, on the other hand you would like your music to sound unfinished then choose either the imperfect (half) cadence or interrupted (deceptive) cadence instead.

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This is a good presentation of the cadences. However, it would be helpful in this presentation to use the correct Roman Numerals for minor chords and not the major Roman Numeral references across the board.

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That actually confused me for a bit ngl. Anyone who doesn't know their chords might get the wrong idea.

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Agreed. Definitely took me a few seconds to adjust when I first noticed minor chords notated in upper case.

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Makes no difference for me when it comes to understand what is being shown. But seen uppercase letters with a minor chord feels uncanny anyway

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This is the first time I fully understand cadences. I had piano lessons till grade 4 or 5 but i don't understand cadences even though it is in our book. Thank you Sir. Your analogy using nursery rhyme helps.

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This is so clear, thanks! I am using this to reinforce cadences for my students.

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Plagal candences are so underrated. They sound so good

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I ❤ love this brief and comprehensive explanation about cadences🎼it's helpful coz am a flutist and I like composition.👍🏽

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Can you help me ,please. It's very urgent, tomorrow I have exams. What type cadence is it? Chord B flat, A , D , G to E flat, G, B flat, E flat. The home key is E flat major. Thank you

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I agree with Brian. IT IS REQUIRED to use the correct Roman numeral to identify MAJOR and “minor” degrees.

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I love the perfect and plagal cadences. I had to identify them for Ear Training.

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I saw this, only to check whether the phrygian half cadence was mentioned. It is used to finish a tune by Hans Leo Hassler, used for several old hymns. J.S. Bach liked this tune and made several chorals and variations over it. Paul Simon also uses it in American Tune, but he changes the finish, so in his version there is no phrygian half cadence.

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Love the perfect authentic cadence on Disgustang!

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Two other cadences often heard are iv -> I and flat VI [aka the Peggy Sue chord] -> flat VII [aka IV of IV] -> I (e.g. in Beatles "P.S. I Love You." Bb - C - D)

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Very clearly explained. A small wish would be to avoid all the parallells in the voicing.

[@calcal5135]

Excellent video. Where do diminished and augmented chords fit into cadences. I know that they are often used as transition chords between the chords of the cadences you mentioned. Do you have list of ways that dim and aug chords can be used as transition chords in these cadences?

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A bit beyond a home piano player that's never had a piano lesson, but very interesting. I've known for years that I could use some formal training. Perhaps now is the time.