practicing cadences

[buffalo man]

hi all,

i've recently finished learning all the major and minor scales,basic arppregios etc and i would like to incorporate cadences into my practice routine,i know there is like a few types of cadences so how do you guys practice it? and any links that has step by step instructions would be great thanks!

 

[Cheez]

I'm not sure if practicing cadences will help as much as practicing chord progressions. Cadences are just 2 progressive chords usually at the end of a phrase - which can very well be part of the end of a particular chord progression. I suggest you learn he theory behind both cadences and chord progressions (harmony), then practice chord progressions. Repetitive progressions of 4 chords is usually where I suggest people starting with. E.g I-vi-IV-V, I-vi-ii-V etc (note these end with imperfect cadences, for example). These are the basics, then slowly progress into more complex progressions. For beginners, I usually advice them playing in various styles - block chords, left hand arpeggios etc).