Tonic Parallel

Deceptive Cadence (Minor Key)

V-VI

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At a Glance

Formula:
V-VI
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Illustrated in A minor.

Diagram type

V – VI

V: E○○○231
VI: F123411

What It Is

The minor key's raised-leading-tone dominant resolving to the major-quality submediant (VI) instead of the expected minor tonic.

How It Functions

Subverts the strong pull of the minor dominant for surprise or to extend a phrase - the minor-key counterpart to the major Deceptive Cadence.

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