Authentic Cadence (Perfect Resolution)

IV → V → I

Position
F chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for F: string 6: fret 1, string 5: fret 3, string 4: fret 3, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 1, string 1: fret 1F
G chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 3G
C chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for C: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 3, string 4: fret 2, string 3: open, string 2: fret 1, string 1: open×C
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About

The most fundamental cadence in Western music. The V to I creates the strongest sense of resolution and finality. Perfect for endings and moments of triumph.

Songs using this progression

  • I Want to Hold Your Hand — The Beatles (ending)
  • Symphony No. 5 — Beethoven (ending)
  • Happy Birthday — Traditional (ending)
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Related progressions

Plagal Cadence (Amen)
I → IV → I
GospelHymns
Jazz Chill (vi-ii-V-I)
vi7 → ii7 → V7 → Imaj7
JazzNeo-Soul