{"id":46900,"date":"2024-01-14T16:52:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T15:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edwinm29.sg-host.com\/?p=46900"},"modified":"2026-02-24T07:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:10:39","slug":"what-is-cadence-in-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Cadence in music: Understand the sounds of musical endings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #103133;color:#103133\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #103133;color:#103133\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#What_is_a_cadence_in_music\" >What is a cadence in music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#Types_of_cadences\" >Types of cadences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#Perfect_cadence\" >Perfect cadence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#Imperfect_cadence\" >Imperfect cadence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#Plagal_cadence\" >Plagal cadence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#Interrupted_deceptive_cadence\" >Interrupted (deceptive) cadence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#Practice_your_cadences\" >Practice your cadences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#%E2%80%9C1812_Overture%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Pyotr_Ilyich_Tchaikovsky\" >&#8220;1812 Overture&#8221; &#8211; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#%E2%80%9CDanse_Macabre%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Camille_Saint-Saens\" >&#8220;Danse Macabre&#8221; &#8211; Camille Saint-Sa\u00ebns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#%E2%80%9CAll_The_Things_You_Are%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Frank_Sinatra\" >&#8220;All The Things You Are&#8221; &#8211; Frank Sinatra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/#%E2%80%9CCheek_To_Cheek%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Irving_Berlin\" >&#8220;Cheek To Cheek&#8221; &#8211; Irving Berlin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Cadences are fundamental elements in music theory. They serve as markers that punctuate the end of a musical phrase or section. The importance of cadence in music extends beyond just concluding a phrase; cadences also establish the tonal framework of a piece. By defining the start and end points of musical sections, they help in creating a sense of resolution and completeness. This is crucial in maintaining the listener\u2019s engagement and understanding of the music\u2019s flow and tonal centre. Skoove is here to help you understand this music fundamental with simple step by step guidance. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;div class=&quot;componentContainer&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;column&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;h2Notable&quot;&gt;Start your musical journey&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fall in love with the music -&lt;\/strong&gt; Learn your favorite songs, at a level suitable for you.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enjoy interactive piano lessons -&lt;\/strong&gt; Explore courses covering music theory, technique chords &amp; more.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get real-time feedback -&lt;\/strong&gt; Skoove&#039;s feedback tells you what went well and what needs practice.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;column&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/optimized\/iPhone15-1A-3-800.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;846&quot; class=&quot;alignnone size-large&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;\/small&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;skooveButton skooveButtonWithin&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; title=&quot;Book a trial lesson&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=btf&amp;utm_campaign=7d-blog-npd&amp;t=Start%20a%207%20day%20free%20trial&amp;st=No%20credit%20card%20required!&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;Book a trial lesson&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;small&gt;No credit card details required&lt;\/small&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:577,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div class=\"componentContainer\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"column\"><div class=\"h2Notable\">Start your musical journey<\/div><ul><li><span><strong>Fall in love with the music -<\/strong> Learn your favorite songs, at a level suitable for you.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Enjoy interactive piano lessons -<\/strong> Explore courses covering music theory, technique chords & more.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Get real-time feedback -<\/strong> Skoove's feedback tells you what went well and what needs practice.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"column\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/optimized\/iPhone15-1A-3-800.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" \/><\/div><\/div><small><\/small><a class=\"skooveButton skooveButtonWithin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Book a trial lesson\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=btf&utm_campaign=7d-blog-npd&t=Start%20a%207%20day%20free%20trial&st=No%20credit%20card%20required!\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a trial lesson<\/a><small>No credit card details required<\/small><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_cadence_in_music\"><\/span>What is a cadence in music?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cadences are the harmonic punctuation of music and dictate whether a phrase or piece sounds finished, unfinished or anywhere in between. In practical terms, cadences are essential for musicians and composers. They provide a clear framework within which to innovate and express, guiding the emotional journey of the piece.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_cadences\"><\/span>Types of cadences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s examine the nuances of these musical endings to better understand their impact on composition and listening.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Cadences - The 4 types explained - Perfect, Plagal, Imperfect, Interrupted\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3aRBWDHE4g8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perfect_cadence\"><\/span>Perfect cadence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A perfect cadence moves from chord V (dominant) to chord I (tonic) (for example, G major to C major in the key of C). It sounds final and resolved. In a minor key this would be a V chord to a i (minor tonic) chord. This would be making use of <a href=\"\/blog\/the-harmonic-minor-scale\/\">the harmonic minor scale<\/a> to get a major V chord to create a full sense of resolution. You will also come across the use of a minor v but this is less common as it sounds less complete.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80370 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-scaled-e1771853238173-300x257.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Cadence\" width=\"430\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-scaled-e1771853238173-300x257.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-scaled-e1771853238173-1024x876.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-scaled-e1771853238173-768x657.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-scaled-e1771853238173-640x548.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-scaled-e1771853238173.jpg 1041w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can think of this cadence like a full stop at the end of a sentence.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Imperfect_cadence\"><\/span>Imperfect cadence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An imperfect cadence ends on chord V. Instead of sounding finished, it creates expectation as the V chord wants to end on a one chord. This can also be achieved in a natural minor scale with a minor v chord to keep a minor sound. However this does not carry the same sense of anticipation. This lack of resolution is what creates the unfinished sound.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80378 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-1-scaled-e1771853316978-300x274.jpg\" alt=\"imperfect Cadence\" width=\"412\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-1-scaled-e1771853316978-300x274.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-1-scaled-e1771853316978-768x701.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-1-scaled-e1771853316978-640x584.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-1-scaled-e1771853316978.jpg 883w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This cadence feels like a pause or question in a conversation with lots of anticipation suggesting something is still to come. Composers use imperfect cadences to keep the music moving forward and create anticipation or longing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plagal_cadence\"><\/span>Plagal cadence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A plagal cadence moves from chord IV to chord I or iv to i in a minor key. It has a softer, more gentle resolution than a perfect cadence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80386 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-2-scaled-e1771853373102-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Plagal Cadence\" width=\"445\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-2-scaled-e1771853373102-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-2-scaled-e1771853373102-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-2-scaled-e1771853373102-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-2-scaled-e1771853373102-640x480.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-2-scaled-e1771853373102.jpg 1126w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Often called the \u2018Amen\u2019 cadence, it\u2019s commonly heard at the end of hymns. It feels warm and settled rather than dramatic, a bit like a comma in a sentence, a brief respite of flow in a phrase.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interrupted_deceptive_cadence\"><\/span>Interrupted (deceptive) cadence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An interrupted or deceptive cadence begins like a perfect cadence (V or v). This creates a sense of tension. However, instead of resolving to I or i, it moves somewhere unexpected, usually chord VI or iv. This creates a surprise. Just when your ear expects a strong resolution to the tonic, the music shifts direction.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80394 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-3-scaled-e1771853451355-300x261.jpg\" alt=\"Interrupted Cadence\" width=\"454\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-3-scaled-e1771853451355-300x261.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-3-scaled-e1771853451355-768x669.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-3-scaled-e1771853451355-640x557.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cadences-3-scaled-e1771853451355.jpg 921w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This cadence is a powerful tool for adding emotion, tension, or drama to a piece.<\/p>\n<h4>The picardy cadence<\/h4>\n<p>A picardy cadence, also known as picardy thirds, is characterized by the sudden change from a minor key to a major key at the cadence with the use of a major tonic chord in place of a minor. Typically, this occurs at the end of a piece in <a href=\"\/blog\/piano-keys\/\">a minor key<\/a>, where the final chord is unexpectedly played in major. This shift can create a bright, uplifting resolution that contrasts with the preceding minor tonality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_your_cadences\"><\/span>Practice your cadences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at a few examples of cadences in music with the help of the Skoove app.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C1812_Overture%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Pyotr_Ilyich_Tchaikovsky\"><\/span>&#8220;1812 Overture&#8221; &#8211; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"1812 Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1077567525?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the lesson\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/login\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CDanse_Macabre%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Camille_Saint-Saens\"><\/span>&#8220;Danse Macabre&#8221; &#8211; Camille Saint-Sa\u00ebns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"&quot;Danse Macabre&quot; - Camille Saint-Sa\u00ebns\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1167344854?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the lesson\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/login\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CAll_The_Things_You_Are%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Frank_Sinatra\"><\/span>&#8220;All The Things You Are&#8221; &#8211; Frank Sinatra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"All the things you are\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1106389311?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the lesson\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/login\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CCheek_To_Cheek%E2%80%9D_%E2%80%93_Irving_Berlin\"><\/span>&#8220;Cheek To Cheek&#8221; &#8211; Irving Berlin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"&quot;Cheek to Cheek&quot; by Irving berlin\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1164647403?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to the lesson\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/login\"><span class='mb-text'>Go to the lesson<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A symphony of cadences<\/h2>\n<p>Well done you now understand all of the common cadences in music. As we have seen, cadences are crucial for crafting impactful and emotionally resonant music. For budding piano players, awareness of these cadences opens new dimensions in appreciating the depth and complexity of musical compositions.<\/p>\n<p>Cadences are the punctuation marks of music, defining its flow and articulation. By exploring the art of cadences with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\">the Skoove app<\/a> you can gain a deeper insight into the language of music, enhancing your connection with the piano. Keep up the good work!<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Skoove\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/479012867?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Start free trial\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd\"><span class='mb-text'>Start free trial<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Author of this blog post:<\/strong><br \/>\nSusana P\u00e9rez Posada<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6965 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Susana-Pe\u0301rez-Posada-1.png\" alt=\"Susana P\u00e9rez Posada\" width=\"212\" height=\"217\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With over seven years in piano education and a deep passion for music therapy, Susana brings a unique blend of expertise to Skoove. A graduate in Music Therapy from SRH Hochschule Heidelberg and an experienced classical pianist from Universidad EAFIT, she infuses her teaching with a holistic approach that transcends traditional piano lessons. In her writings for Skoove, Susana combines her rich musical knowledge with engaging storytelling, enriching the learning experience for pianists of all levels. Away from the piano, she loves exploring new places and immersing herself in a good book, believing these diverse experiences enhance her creative teaching style.<\/p>\n<div class=\"editorSection\">Edited and fact-checked by Matthew Dickman, composer, arranger, educator and multi-instrumentalist whose works have been performed by orchestras around the world.<br \/>\nPublished by\u00a0 the Skoove team<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cadences are fundamental elements in music theory. They serve as markers that punctuate the end of a musical phrase or section. The importance of cadence in music extends beyond just concluding a phrase; cadences also establish the tonal framework of a piece. By defining the start and end points of musical sections, they help in &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"\/blog\/what-is-cadence-in-music\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Cadence in music: Understand the sounds of musical endings<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":46903,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"What is cadence in music? Types, meaning & examples","_seopress_titles_desc":"What is cadence in music? 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