Understanding how primary chords and common cadences work together can be confusing for musicians.

Challenges:

1. Primary Chords:

   • These are the three main chords: I (tonic), IV (subdominant), and V (dominant).
   • It can be tough to see how these chords fit into cadences.

2. Cadences:

   • Cadences are like musical punctuation. They help tell us when a phrase ends.
   • There are different types, like plagal, authentic, and deceptive, and knowing when to use them can be tricky.

Solutions:

1. Study Examples:

   • Looking at examples from different music styles can make these ideas clearer.
   • Listening to songs helps you understand how these chords and cadences work in action.

2. Practice:

   • Working on ear training—listening to music to identify sounds—and trying your hand at writing your own music can help build your skills over time.

Being patient is really important as you learn to navigate these musical concepts. With time and practice, it will all start to make more sense!