V–I

The V–I motion is the strongest resolution in tonal music, called the authentic cadence. The dominant chord creates maximum tension that resolves decisively to the tonic.

Pattern: V – I   Example in C Major: G – C

Genre: pop, rock   Difficulty: beginner

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

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