Cadences in the key of
G Major
Perfect Cadence
This is the most common cadence, It sounds very final
And is created when you play Chord V-I
In the Key of G major a Perfect cadence is between
D Major (Chord V) and G Major (Chord I)
Plagal Cadence
Commonly know as the ‘Amen’ Cadence, and is created
When you play Chord IV-I
In the Key of G major a Perfect cadence is between
C Major (Chord IV) and G Major (Chord I)
Imperfect Cadence
This cadence does not sound finished, therefore ‘imperfect’
When you play any Chord to Chord V
In the Key of G major a Perfect cadence is between
G or C (Chord I or IV) and D Major (Chord V)
Interrupted Cadence
Sounds interrupted as your ear expects one chord but gets
The surprise of another , When you play Chord V to Chord Vi
In the Key of G major a Perfect cadence is between
D(Chord V) and E Minor (Chord vi)