Brainlag PlusTo choose the chords at a cadence, find which of I, II, IV and V hold each of the last two melody notes, then pick the pair that makes a cadence.
Three steps
To choose the chords for a cadence under a melody:
- List the notes of I, II, IV and V in the key.
- For each of the last two melody notes, mark the chords that contain it.
- Choose a pair that is a cadence.
Quick check
In D major, which chords contain the note D?
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