Cadence question

[pianoplayjl]

Are consecutive 4ths allowed?

JL

[ajspiano]

Are consecutive 4ths allowed?

JL

Yes! - 5ths and octaves are the problems, assuming you're talking about writing in 4 part harmony... and this doesnt apply just to the cadences, but I assume you're not writing harmonies for whole melodies in that style yet..

EDIT: remember, that's just that "style" of writing. Its not a global rule.

[jlh]

You need to clarify your question.  "Consecutive 4ths" can be ambiguous.  Do you mean PARALLEL 4ths, or do you mean Sequential 4ths (circle of 5ths)?

Best,
Josh

[jugular]

Are consecutive 4ths allowed?

JL

As ajspiano already stated:  yes parallel 4ths are fine. I don't see how this relates to cadences in particular, but I'm assuming this is just a general 4 part harmony voice leading question in which case the answer still remains the same. Continue avoiding parallel 8ths, 5ths as well as hidden 5ths and 8ths (they take a CHUNK out on exams if you commit these, it's so annoying).