Circle of Fifths – mDecks Music
Published: 2022-07-27
cadences
circle of fifths
functional harmony
worksheet
Learn how the V7→I authentic cadence and tritone resolution establish tonal centers, illustrated with examples from American Pie, Hey Jude, and Hotel California.
This lesson demonstrates why the V7→I (authentic) cadence is central to tonal harmony by breaking down the tritone resolution, tension-and-release function, and bass movement that give music a sense of home. Using clear examples from popular songs in major and minor keys, it shows how those cadences reveal the key and the available chords. The lesson also connects these cadences to the circle of fifths and offers a map-based approach to visualize tonal relationships and common progressions.
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