IV–V

The IV–V motion is the classic approach to a cadence, building energy from the subdominant to the dominant. It appears constantly as a turnaround or pre-chorus device in popular music.

Pattern: IV – V   Example in C Major: F – G

Genre: pop, rock   Difficulty: beginner

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C Major F – G G Major C – D D Major G – A A Major D – E E Major A – B B Major E – F♯ F♯ Major B – C♯ F Major B♭ – C B♭ Major E♭ – F E♭ Major A♭ – B♭ A♭ Major D♭ – E♭ D♭ Major G♭ – A♭

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