Why Cadences are Crucial for How Music Feels

Musical examples from Breath of the Wild of the thing beginning composers don't pay enough attention to: cadences. 🎨 How to Turn C Major into Anime Harmony    • How to Turn C Major into Anime Harmony   🏛 Learn how to compose music! ➔ https://tinyurl.com/pillarsofcomposit... 🧙 Compose in the style of Harry Potter: https://tinyurl.com/magicmusiccourse 🎓 Study with me ➔ http://ryanleach.com/lessons/ 🎼 Early access, exclusive content and more on Patreon ➔   / ryanleach   ☕️ Buy me a coffee ➔ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanleach 📫 Join my newsletter for updates and more ➔ https://tinyurl.com/ryanleachnewsletter _____________________________________ FOR MUSICIANS 🎶 ScoreClub - https://tinyurl.com/scoreclubryan OUTSTANDING composition courses including “Orchestrating the Line” which completely changed my approach to writing music. Master the Score 🎚 Mixing Cinematic Music - https://master-the-score.teachable.co... 💥 Sound Design for Media Composers - https://master-the-score.teachable.co... 🎻 20th Century Orchestral Writing - https://master-the-score.teachable.co... 🤖 Syntorial - https://tinyurl.com/syntorialRL The ABSOLUTE BEST way to learn how to use a synthesizer. It makes learning how to program a synth feel like a video game! 🎹 Master the Score https://www.masterthescore.com/ 🎵 Sound Stripe https://soundstripe.com?fpr=ryanleach Where I get my background music (awesome for YouTubers). STAY IN TOUCH 🤖Come join us on DISCORD!   / discord   🌍 Website — https://www.ryanleach.com ✉️ email — ryanleachmusic at gmail.com GEAR I USE EVERY DAY 🎹 M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 https://geni.us/oTCT 🖥 LG 34” UltraWide Monitors https://geni.us/dux3mE ⌨️ Logitech MX Keys Keyboard https://geni.us/PkPvYs 🖲Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse https://geni.us/QKnLbJ 🎧 Apple AirPods Max https://geni.us/jzYq5 This video explores the importance of cadences in music composition, breaking them down into three categories: authentic cadences (perfect and imperfect), half cadences, and deceptive cadences. We look at examples from the game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' and learn how to use them to create balance, tension, and surprise. We also explore how to use a deceptive cadence and how to create a powerful resolution. #musictheory #composition #cadence ________ PS: Some links may be affiliate links which I receive a small kickback at no extra cost to you.