The Plagal Cadence - Music Theory

The video tutorial explains the concept of musical cadences, focusing on the plagal cadence. It describes cadences as musical punctuation and details how to construct a plagal cadence using chords 4 and 1 in C major. The tutorial provides various ways to play these chords and encourages experimentation with different instruments. It also highlights the plagal cadence's use in hymns and its nickname, the 'Amen Cadence.' Practical exercises are suggested for both keyboard players and other musicians to explore the plagal cadence's possibilities.

What is the primary function of a cadence in music?

• To increase the tempo

• To change the key of a piece

• To indicate the end of a musical phrase

• To start a musical phrase

Which chords are used to form a plagal cadence in C major?

• Chords 3 and 6

• Chords 1 and 5

• Chords 2 and 4

• Chords 4 and 1

What notes make up chord 4 in C major?

• D, F, A

• G, B, D

• F, A, C

• C, E, G

How can the notes of a plagal cadence be arranged?

• Only in a strict sequence

• In any order as long as they are the correct notes

• Only in ascending order

• Only in descending order

Why is the plagal cadence sometimes called the 'Amen' cadence?

• Because it is the most complex cadence

• Because it is used in fast-paced music

• Because it is often used at the end of hymns

• Because it is the loudest cadence

What is a key characteristic of the plagal cadence?

• It starts a musical phrase

• It provides a sense of closure

• It creates a sense of continuation

• It changes the key

How can a keyboard player experiment with the plagal cadence?

• By playing as fast as possible

• By arranging the notes in different ways

• By using only the black keys

• By playing only one note