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| Cadential [6/4]: What is it? | Is NOT an inversion of I= It is an embellishment and intensification of V |
| Cadential [6/4]: Resolution | The 4th of the cadential [6/4] is DISSONANT and must resolve downward by step= The 6th usually descends by step as well, thus: {[6/4]-[5/3]}= The 4th normally enters as a common tone (suspension) or by stepwise descent from s.d. 2 (accented passing tone) |
| When/where does the Cadential [6/4] occur? | Occurs on a strong beat relative to the chord of resolution |
| Cadential [6/4]: Doubling | The bass is most often doubled= NEVER double the 4th |
| Cadential [6/4]: Resolution to V^7 | {[8/6/4]-[7/5/3]}= Also possible, but less frequent, is {[6/6/4]-[7/5/3]} |
| Cadential [6/4]: Describe the Soprano line in progressions from II^(6) or IV to V | Permits a stepwise descending soprano (scale degrees 4-3-2-1 or 2-1-7-1) |
| How should the Cadential [6/4] be approached | Should be approached by intermediate or tonic harmony= Should NOT be approached by dominant harmony |
| With a [6/4], how can you avoid a cadential effect? | A [6/4] on the dominant is not restricted to cadences= The alternative resolution {[6/4]-[4/2]} avoids a cadential effect |
