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Ask Andrew: Imperfect Cadences

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In this latest episode, AMEB Theory Specialist Andrew Raiskums shows you how to write and harmonise imperfect cadences. Over the course of this episode, Andrew covers I-V, II-V, IV-V and VI-V imperfect cadences, demonstrating fundamental four-part harmony writing rules like avoiding parallel fifths and octaves, using contrary motion and many other vital basics of writing imperfect cadences in Grade 4 Theory and Grade 3 Musicianship exams.

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Ask Andrew videos are quick and easy music theory tutorials delivered by AMEB Theory Specialist Andrew Raiskums, answering all your burning music theory questions.

Ask Andrew: Imperfect Cadences
Andrew Raiskums covers some tips and tricks to writing imperfect cadences.
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