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Old January 25th, 2008
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Originally Posted by Fong View Post
Going from V to I (or 5 to 1) is usually the way in which people spot what key you are in, it has a certain sound that is recognisable. I can't do it, but I have read that it is possible.
I usually find it easier to spot the plagal cadence IV to I - which is often known as the "Amen" cadence because a lot of hymns are ended that way - often with the singing staying on the same note (the tonic) for both chords.

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