U5: Pre-dom + VI Chord Functions, 6/4 Chords,

Question 1

ii in root position should be avoided in minor

Answer 1

True

Question 2

what inversion of VI should not be used?

Answer 2

vi6 (it sounds like a 1 chord)

USE ROOT POSITION INSTEAD

Question 3

Should you use VI as any type of seventh chord?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Even though iii should be avoided on the exam, when can it be used?

Answer 4

When the soprano moves downward. It can also be followed by a major VII

Question 5

What is a plagal cadence?

Answer 5

IV to I, “Amen Cadence”

Question 6

If I hear fa-do in the bass…

Answer 6

It is a plagal cadence

Question 7

What is a phrygian half cadence?

Answer 7

iv6 - V THAT IS ONLY FOUND IN MINOR

Question 8

If I’m in a minor key and I hear Le-Sol…

Answer 8

It is a phrygian half cadence

Question 9

What is a deceptive cadence? How can I identify it by ear?

Answer 9

V to VI

Listen for that deception/curveball feeling it a so-leh/la in the bass

Question 10

a 6/4 chord that has a pedal bass and a neighboring soprano

Answer 10

Pedal 6/4

Question 11

When can I use a Pedal 6/4 chord?

Answer 11

When the melody is mi-fa-mi or so-la-so, you could write I-IV6/4-I

Question 12

How can I hear a cadential 6/4?

Answer 12

If the soprano line is 3-2-1 or 1-7-1.

Or when a bassline is 5-5-1

Question 13

When can I use a passing 6/4 chord?

Answer 13

When the bassline functions like a passing tone.

Question 14

If the soprano or bass is voice exchanging 1-2-3 and 3-2-1….the 6/4 chord is…and some examples are… (Isn’t in a cadence too)

Answer 14

Then you most likely have passing 6/4 chord.

Ex: I - V6/4 - I6

Question 15

What type of 6/4 chord forms an arpeggio in the bassline?

Answer 15

Arpeggiated 6/4,

Part writing tip: If you see an arpeggio in the bass, it doesn’t have to be in order of 1-3-5, but you can still use an arpeggiated 6/4 chord