Grade 5 asks cadences in C, G, D and F major. Know chords I, II, IV and V in those four keys by heart, then any cadence is a quick pairing.
Four keys, four chords
Learn these by heart
| Key | I | II | IV | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C major | C E G | D F A | F A C | G B D |
| G major | G B D | A C E | C E G | D F sharp A |
| D major | D F sharp A | E G B | G B D | A C sharp E |
| F major | F A C | G B flat D | B flat D F | C E G |
Grade 5 asks cadences in the major keys of C, G, D and F. Learn chords I, II, IV and V in each.
Quick check
In G major, a perfect cadence is:
The rest of this lesson and its 4 practice questions are in Plus.
Screen 1 of 4, free to read.
- 4 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
- Anything you get wrong is saved to your flashcards