Perfect cadence — G7 to C New

Level 1 pop

The strongest cadence in tonal music: the dominant chord (G7, degree V) resolves onto the tonic (C, degree I). This is the formula that closes the vast majority of pop/rock songs.

Tips

Play G7 then C several times in a row, listening only for the feeling of "rest" the moment C arrives: that feeling is what you need to learn to recognise by ear.

Chord progression — C

Bar 1 G7 V
Bar 2 C I

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