I–V–vi–IV–V

A Classical sentence structure that moves through a deceptive resolution before arriving at a half cadence on V. This open-ended phrase creates expectation for a consequent phrase and is common in sonata-form exposition themes.

Pattern: I – V – vi – IV – V   Example in C Major: C – G – Am – F – G

Genre: classical   Difficulty: intermediate

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C Major C – G – Am – F – G G Major G – D – Em – C – D D Major D – A – Bm – G – A A Major A – E – F♯m – D – E E Major E – B – C♯m – A – B B Major B – F♯ – G♯m – E – F♯ F♯ Major F♯ – C♯ – D♯m – B – C♯ F Major F – C – Dm – B♭ – C B♭ Major B♭ – F – Gm – E♭ – F E♭ Major E♭ – B♭ – Cm – A♭ – B♭ A♭ Major A♭ – E♭ – Fm – D♭ – E♭ D♭ Major D♭ – A♭ – Bbm – G♭ – A♭

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