Twenty-five ways to land a complete familiar melody. Hear the full tune, isolate the cadence, slow it down, loop it, and practise every ending from several chord inversions.
◑ Pick a melody & key from the top bar▶ Cadence + melody is the default; open the full tune any time↻ Choose a count-in, tempo, click and loop for practice‹ › Swipe or arrow through all 25 endings
Cadence Library lets you hear 25 piano cadences, the different ways a melody can end, on nine fully notated songs in all 12 major keys, with minor modes too. Loop the ending, slow it down, turn on the metronome or bass roots, and follow guided voice leading.
It is a free lesson from Nathaniel School of Music, taught by Jason Zac.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cadence Library?
Cadence Library is a free interactive piano tool that lets you hear 25 different cadences, which are the ways a melody can end, on nine fully notated songs in every major key.
Who is Cadence Library for?
It is for piano students, ear-training learners and teachers who want to understand how chords make an ending feel finished, surprising or unresolved.
Is Cadence Library free?
Yes. Cadence Library is free to use in your web browser, with no account needed.
Does it work on a phone or Mac?
Yes. It runs in any modern web browser on a phone, tablet, Mac or PC. You can swipe or use the arrow keys to move through the 25 endings.
Who made Cadence Library?
Cadence Library was made by Jason Zac at Nathaniel School of Music in Bangalore, India.