Guitar E Major Jam Track 1-4 (Emaj7 Amaj7) I-IV -Soft Funk Style 110BPM

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Harmonic Field and the I-IV Cadence 🎶
The harmonic field (or diatonic functional harmony) is a fundamental concept in music theory. It refers to the set of chords naturally built from the degrees of a specific diatonic scale (like a major or natural minor scale). In a major key, for example, chords are constructed by stacking thirds on each note of the scale.

Tonic (I): The chord built on the first degree. It is the center of the key, providing a sense of rest and stability.

Subdominant (IV): The chord on the fourth degree. It creates a feeling of moving away from the tonic but often acts as a pivot to return to it.

Dominant (V): The chord on the fifth degree. It provides the strongest pull back to the tonic, creating tension that demands resolution.

These three chords—I, IV, and V—are the primary chords of the key and define its harmonic identity. The complete harmonic field includes the remaining chords (ii, iii, vi, vii°), each with a specific function (Tonic, Subdominant, or Dominant substitute).

The Plagal Cadence: I-IV 🎼
A cadence is a musical sequence of chords that concludes a phrase, section, or an entire piece of music. It provides a sense of finality or punctuation. There are several types of cadences, categorized by the chords used and the feeling of completion they convey.

The I-IV cadence is an inversion of the more common IV-I cadence, which is known as the Plagal Cadence. While the Plagal Cadence (IV-I) provides a gentle, conclusive, and often "Amen-like" final sound, the I-IV progression itself is less of a traditional concluding cadence and more frequently functions as a harmonic departure or an opening progression.

In popular music, the I-IV progression is ubiquitous. It's one of the simplest and most effective ways to establish the key and begin a chord sequence.

Function: It moves the harmony from the center of stability (Tonic) to the Subdominant area, which opens up harmonic possibilities for the rest of the phrase.

Sound: It offers a sense of expansion or release compared to the dominant's tension. It sounds less dramatic than V-I and more grounded than I-V.

Examples: Countless songs start with this sequence, moving from the stable tonic to the subdominant before exploring other chords. Think of it as leaving home (I) to explore the neighborhood (IV).