IV 6/4 Chord

Definition

The IV 6/4 chord is a specific chord built on the fourth scale degree (subdominant) that consists of three notes played simultaneously - typically root position with both upper voices doubled at an interval of either P4 or P5 above.

Related terms

Subdominant Triad: A triad built on the fourth scale degree (subdominant). It provides stability and acts as a transition between tonic and dominant.

Second Inversion Triad: An inversion occurs when you rearrange the notes of a chord so that the root is no longer in the bass. In this case, IV 6/4 chord is considered as second inversion because its sixth scale degree (submediant) is in the bass.

Voice Leading: Voice leading refers to how individual melodic lines move from one note to another within chords or between chords. It helps create smooth transitions and harmonic progressions within music.