What is the function of a cadential I6/4?
Briefly expands the dominant area.
Analyze: IV - I6/4 - IV in C Major.
Neighboring 6/4 progression.
Analyze: I - V6/4 - I6 in C Major.
Passing 6/4 progression.
Analyze: I - I6 - I6/4 in C Major.
Arpeggiated 6/4 progression.
In a cadential 6/4 context, what typically precedes the I6/4?
A predominant harmony (IV or ii6).
What is the harmonic function of a cadential 6/4 chord?
It expands the dominant area, acting as an embellishment to the dominant function.
What type of harmonic progression is I-IV6/4-I?
Neighboring/Pedal 6/4
What type of harmonic progression is I-V6/4-I6?
Passing 6/4
What type of harmonic progression is I-I6-I6/4?
Arpeggiated 6/4
What is the typical progression involving a cadential 6/4?
Predominant chord - I6/4 - V
What note should be doubled in a cadential 6/4 chord?
The bass (5th scale degree).
How do upper voices move from I6/4 to V in a cadential 6/4?
Stepwise downwards.
What voice leading errors should be avoided?
Parallel fifths and octaves.
What is the best approach to a cadential 6/4 chord?
With a predominant harmony (IV or ii6).
