Second Inversion Triads

All second inversion triads appear on weak beats except the cadential six-four.

Cadential Six-Four

(The tonic triads occur on strong beats.)

6
4

(7)

( i

6
4

(7)

i )

Pedal Six-Four

(a.k.a. Neighboring, Embellishing or Stationary Six-Four)

6
4

( i

6
4

i )

6
4

( V

6
4

V )

Passing Six-Four

(The bass moves by step.)

6
4

( i

6
4

)

6
4

( iv

6
4

ii°

)

Arpeggiated Six-Four

(The bass arpeggiates a triad.)

Ascending Bass:

6
4

Descending Bass:

6
4