IV-V-I (Four-Five-One): The Music Harmony Card Game

Get your phrase on® with IV-V-I, the harmony card game!

IV-V-I is a game where harmony and music form the backdrop for composing phrases in order to score points and win. But watch out! Twists and turns await in the form of part writing errors and styles that change the game play entirely.

IV-V-I was invented and designed by Rafael Hernandez, a professor of music, to be a fun game and teaching tool to help those learning or curious about tonal harmony. With its unique use of symbols to denote card order and phrase building, anyone can enjoy IV-V-I, even those with little or no musical training. Even more, with its open-ended play structure, players can get creative with IV-V-I and play according to any of the rules they make or the rules of tonal harmony in general. IV-V-I is perfect for music educators, lovers of classical music, and game enthusiasts.

IV-V-I play info

• Players: 2-4
• Playing Time: 30-60 Minutes
• Suggested Ages: 12 and up

For more information on IV-V-I gameplay, visit the IV-V-I.com