Cadenza: Fame, Theft, and Murder Walkthrough

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This is the official guide for Cadenza: Fame, Theft and Murder.
This guide does not mention each time you have to zoom into a location; the screenshots show each zoom scene.
Hidden-object puzzles are referred to as HOPs. This guide does not show screenshots of the HOPs, however, it is mentioned when a HOP is available and the inventory item collected.
Use the Map to travel quickly to a location.

Chapter 1: The Concert

Sign (A), (B).
Select (C) 2x.

Speak to the character; take the box, take the LUCKY PICK (D).
Take the GUITAR CASE (E).
Combine the GUITAR CASE and LUCKY PICK. Open and take the GUITAR CORD and guitar.

Place, then select the GUITAR CORD (F). Select (G). Rotate (H) right.
Select the character 3x.
Place the LUCKY PICK (I).
Interact with the characters.
Select the guitar for a puzzle.

Solution (J1)-(J2). 1-5.
Solution (J3)-(J4). 1-10.
Solution (J5)-(J6). 1-8.
Interact with the characters.

Take the SPADE (K) and TOY ROCKET (L).
Take the LEVER (M). Speak to the character.

Take (N), then use the POOL CUE to get the SWITCHBLADE (O).
Use the SWITCHBLADE. Open, read the paper (P), move the button (Q) to the right.

Play the HOP (R) for a HARP KEY.
Use the HARP KEY (@). Open, move (1-3) and take the VALVE and SLOT PART (S).

Place the LEVER and SLOT PART (T). Pull the lever 3x. Take the FIFTY CENTS and HEART (U).
Place the SPADE and HEART (V).

Solution (V1). F-C-B-E.
Walk forward.
Speak to the character.

Shoo the cat. Move the leaf to take the 1/3 ROLLER-SKATER FIGURINE (W).
Take the DIAMOND PIN (X).
Open the crumpled paper for 1/4 ROCKET FIN and 1/3 ARTICLE ABOUT ME (Y).

Open the box and uncover the WIRE CUTTERS (Z).
Place, then select the VALVE (A).
Walk forward.
Select (C). Take SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS and 2/4 ROCKET FINS (D).

Use the DIAMOND PIN to take 3/4 ROCKET FINS (E).
Select the box (@), use the WIRE CUTTERS, open and select the panel (F).

Match the shapes (1-6) to take 4/4 ROCKET FINS (G).
Combine the TOY ROCKET AND 4/4 ROCKET FINS for a ROCKET-SHAPED KEY.

Take the DRAWER PLATE (H).
Walk down.
Place the ROCKET-SHAPED KEY (I).
Solution (J). Match the fins and colored slots.
Solution (K1)-(K2). 1-4.
Solution (L1)-(L5). 1-9.
Solution (L6)-(L8). 10-12.
Open the door. Enter the Arcade.
Interact with the dog.

Take the MAGNIFYING GLASS (M).
Open the drawer and take 2/3 ROLLER-SKATER FIGURINE (N).
Place the DRAWER PLATE (O). Select the knob.
Take the MAGNET and CAMERA (P).
Select the CAMERA, then the arrow dial 3x. Open and take the FILM.
Return to the Diner.

Select (Q) 2x. Take 3/3 ROLLER-SKATER FIGURINE (R).
Place 3/3 ROLLER-SKATER FIGURINES. Take the METAL STRIP and ROLLER SKATES (S).
Take the SPARE WHEEL and LEATHER STRAP from the ROLLER SKATES.

Select the statue, rotate and remove the panel. Place the LEATHER STRAP (T).
Play the HOP for a PHOTO COUPON (U).

Use the PHOTO COUPON (V).
Take the RED STONE (W).
Place the FILM (X) to get a PHOTO.
Walk down.

Use the METAL STRIP (Y). Open and enter the car.
Select the visor. Take the Map (Z) and CAR KEY (A).
Place the CAR KEY (B).
Drive forward.

Select (C). Select (D).
Give SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS (E); take the BURGER (F).
Enter the Arcade.

Give the BURGER (G).
Take the WOOL CAP (H).
Take the underlying 2/3 ARTICLES ABOUT ME(I).
Take 3/3 ARTICLES ABOUT ME(J).
Take the DRAWER PLATE (K).

Use the DRAWER PLATE; select the knob; open the drawer (L).
Select the journal (M) 4x for ADAM'S LIST (N).
Place the 3/3 ARTICLES ABOUT ME, ADAM'S LIST and PHOTO (O).

Solution (P).

Use the MAGNIFYING GLASS on the photo (Q).
Select the photo to take a STRANGE CODE (R).
Place the STRANGE CODE (S).

Solution (T). 1-5.
Take the locket (U).

Speak to the character; select (V).
Walk down.

Chapter 2: Villa

Place the RED STONE (W).
Solution. 1-12.
Enter the Park.

Take the CELLO BOW (X) and CHESS PIECE (Y).

Place the CHESS PIECE (Z). Speak to the character.
Play the HOP (A) for an ERASER.
Walk forward.

Take the BROKEN UMBRELLA (B).
Take the UMBRELLA HANDLE and SHARP UMBRELLA WIRE from the BROKEN UMBRELLA.
Select the string on the WOOL CAP for a BALL OF YARN.
Combine the CELLO BOW, BALL OF YARN and SHARP UMBRELLA WIRE for a MAKESHIFT BOW.
Walk down.
Use the MAKESHIFT BOW (C). Pick up 1/3 GOLDEN NOTE.
Walk down.
Use the UMBRELLA HANDLE to get a FLOATER (D).
Take the BLUE STRING and 2/3 GOLDEN NOTE from the FLOATER.
Return to the Park.

Use the ERASER to remove all but the colored notes (E).
Place the BLUE STRING (F).
Solution. 1-5.
Take the POPCORN KEY (G).

Use the POPCORN KEY. Take the OIL and 3/3 GOLDEN NOTES (H).
Walk forward.
Place the 3/3 GOLDEN NOTES (I).
Open the cover and use the OIL (J).

Solution (J1). 1-18.
Open the gate; speak to the character. Select the scene.

Take the POOL NET (K).
Use the POOL NET to retrieve and take the SPEAKER CABLE (L).
Take the INTERVIEW TAPE (M).
Walk forward.

Take the TAPE RECORDER (N) and HEADPHONES (O).
Select (P). Open the pockets to take the LIGHTER.
Combine the TAPE RECORDER, INTERVIEW TAPE and HEADPHONES. Press the button.

Solution positions vary. 1-11.
Take the MESSAGE FOR JIM (Q).
Walk down.

Use the SPEAKER CABLE (R).
Place the MESSAGE FOR JIM (S).
Use the LIGHTER to take the MANSION KEY (T).
Use the MANSION KEY (U), open the door and enter the Studio.

Open the hood, press the button (V) and open the trunk to take the TOY WHEEL (W).
Move the objects. Use the MAGNET (X) to slide the TOY CAR DOOR (Y).

Take 1/2 STAR (Z).
Place the TOY CAR DOOR (A). Take 2/2 STAR (B). Press the button.

Place 2/2 STARS and open (C).
Select (D).
Place the SPARE and TOY WHEELS (E). Press (F).

Slide the button and remove the cover (G).
Select and take (H).
Speak to the characters.
Select the man. Walk forward.

Take the CROSSED SWORDS (J).
Take BIG JIM'S KEYHOLDER (K). Open the coat. Take the SCISSORS (L).
Take the TOUR BUS EMBLEM (M).
Take the NECKTIE (N).

Open (O).
Place the TOUR BUS EMBLEM (P).
Play the HOP (Q) to receive the FIRST AID KIT.
Walk down.
Take the BRANDY (R).
Open the FIRST AID KIT. Add the NECKTIE, SCISSORS and BRANDY. Take the COMPLETED FIRST AID KIT.

Place and open the COMPLETED FIRST AID KIT. Use the scissors (S).
Take the SAX (T).
Place the brandy, gauze and necktie (U).
Speak to the character.
Walk forward.

Place the SAX (V). Take the SHIELD SYMBOL (W).
Move the curtains. Place the CROSSED SWORDS and SHIELD SYMBOL (X).
Take the LIGHT BULB (Y).
Use the LIGHT BULB (Z).
Solution (A).
Walk forward.

Remove and take the RADIO BUTTON (B).
Move the pillow. Take the GOLDEN EAGLE (C).
Select the drawers (D) to take the SKETCHED SYMBOLS.
Take the DRUM-TUNING KEY (E).

Use the DRUM-TUNING KEY (F).
Open, uncover and take the BOTTLE OPENER (G).
Take the photo (H).
Open; use the BOTTLE OPENER; take the GRAMOPHONE SWITCH (I).

Place the SKETCHED SYMBOLS and GRAMOPHONE SWITCH (J).
Flip the switches-1-4.

Open the drawer. Uncover and take the WOLF EMBLEM (K).
Combine BIG JIM'S KEYHOLDER, GOLDEN EAGLE and SILVER WOLF. Open and take the TOUR BUS KEYS.
Walk down.
Place, then select the third (L) of the TOUR BUS KEYS. Use the key (M).
Open the door; walk forward.

Take the MIC STAND (N).
Select the MIC STAND for a MIC STAND PART.
Walk down 2x. Select (O).

Place (P).
Open (Q).
Take the VACUUM TUBE (R).

Take (S). Open (T) and take the BLOWTORCH and STRIPED CLOTH (U).
Remove the panel and replace the VACUUM TUBE (V).
Replace the panel and attach the RADIO BUTTON (W).

Solution (X).

Take the IGNITION KEY (Y).
Walk down.
Use the STRIPED CLOTH to get an ICE PACK (Z).
Return to the Tour Bus.

Place the ICE PACK (A).
Attempt to take the map (B). Speak to the character.
Take the COCKTAIL TOKEN (C).
Return to the Bedroom.

Use the COCKTAIL TOKEN (D) to play a HOP (E) for a NEON LIGHT.
Place the NEON LIGHT (F).

Flip switches 1-4.

Open the drawer. Uncover and take the MARKED MAP (G).
Return to the Tour Bus. Walk forward.
Place the MARKED MAP (H). Place and select the IGNITION KEY (I).
Select (J).

Open the bag. Take the CALTROPS (K).
Use the BLOWTORCH (L). Raise the bar.
Select arrows (M), (N).

Place the CALTROPS (O).
Select the arrow (P).
Pick up the signs (Q).

Align the signs (R). Go left.
Walk down; speak to the character.
Walk down.

Chapter 3: Blue Owl Cave

Grab the PINE BRANCH (S).
Take the CEREMONIAL SPEAR (T).

Lift the mat for a note. Lift the plant (U).
Pan left.
Take the HAMMER and BROKEN FENCE BEAM (V).
Pan right 2x.
Take the CHAIR PART and HUNTER'S BAG (W).
Lift (@).
Lift (X) for a BEAR PAW SYMBOL (Y). Please note: the BEAR PAW SYMBOL is under the last plant lifted.
Combine the HUNTER'S BAG and BEAR PAW SYMBOL. Open to take the COMPASS, Map and MACHETE. Take the SHOTGUN SHELL.
Combine the PINE BRANCH and MACHETE for a TRIMMED BRANCH.
Combine the BROKEN FENCE BEAM, HAMMER, MIC STAND PART, CEREMONIAL SPEAR, CHAIR PART and TRIMMED BRANCH for a MAKESHIFT LADDER.

Place the MAKESHIFT LADDER (Z).
Use the HAMMER; take the TOTEM MOUTH (A).
Lift the pot; take the LODGE KEY (B).
Use the LODGE KEY (C) and open the doors.

Take the CURLED SNAKE SYMBOL (D).
Take the TOTEM EYES (E).
Walk forward.
Take 1/5 MOSAIC PIECE (F).
Arrange the owl pieces (G). Take the BIRD SCULPTURE (H).

Take 1-5/9 BEADS (I).
Take the FISH SCULPTURE (J).
Take (K); select for a BOOKSHELF CLUE (L).
Take the TOTEM NOSE (M).
Walk down 2x.

Place the TOTEM EYES; rotate (N).
Place the TOTEM MOUTH and TOTEM NOSE (O).
Take the LEATHER POUCH (P).
Walk forward.
Open the LEATHER POUCH; take the RHINO HORN and STAG CHALICE.

Place the RHINO HORN (R).
Take the CLAY VASE and 1-2/2 GREEN JEWEL (S).
Select (T). Take the SIX-SIDED ORNAMENT and note the drawing (U).
Take (V).
Place the 2/2 GREEN JEWELS and SIX-SIDED ORNAMENT for a puzzle (W).

Solution (X). B-C-A-C.

Take the ENCYCLOPEDIA and BEAR EYE (Y).
Place the BEAR EYE. Take the CLOVER BOWL (Z).

Place the BOOKSHELF CLUE, STAG CHALICE, CLAY VASE, ENCYCLOPEDIA and CLOVER BOWL (A).
Solution (B).
Enter the Trophy Room.

Take the LEVER (C). Place the CURLED SNAKE SYMBOL (D).
Take the SNAKE SCULPTURE (E).

Take the TONGS (F).
Place the SNAKE, FISH and BIRD SCULPTURES (G). Take 2/5 MOSAIC PIECE (H).
Use the fireplace poker to take the BURNED BOOK (I).
Use the TONGS to get 3/5 MOSAIC (J).
Open the BURNED BOOK. Take the paper and 4/5 MOSAIC PIECE.
Walk down.

Place, then select the LEVER (K) to play a HOP (L).
Select, then take 5/5 MOSAIC PIECE (M).

Place the 5/5 MOSAIC PIECES (N).
Solution (O). A-Bx5-Cx4-Dx3-Ex2-Fx4-Gx4.
Walk to the Terrace.

Press (P).
Walk forward.
Take (Q), then place the STONE SLAB (R).
Return to the Tour Bus.

Select (S).
Place (T), then speak to the character.

Remove all the pot lids to take the YELLOW PAINT and 6-9/9 BEADS (U).
Slide (V) to play the HOP (W). Receive RED PAINT.
Return to the Trophy Room.

Place the 9/9 BEADS (X).
Solution (Y). 1-10.
Take the STONE SLAB (Z).
Return to the Blue Owl Cave.

Place the STONE SLAB (A).
Place the YELLOW (B) and RED PAINT (C). Move (D).

Solution (E1)-(E3).
Speak to the characters.

Solution (F1).
Take the MATCHES (@).
Solution (F2), (F3).
Return to the Tour Bus.
Walk forward. Turn the ignition key. Walk down 2x.

Speak to the character. Select (H). Speak to the character.

Chapter 4: Amusement Park

Take 1/4 SMALL CRATE (I).
Take the METAL ARM (J).
Take the Map (K).
Use the BLOWTORCH (L).

Take 2/4 SMALL CRATE (M).
Examine (N); take 3/4 SMALL CRATE (O) and the COWBOY HAT (P).
Take 4/4 SMALL CRATE (Q).
Place the METAL ARM and COWBOY HAT (R).
Take the PUNCH CARD (S).
Walk down.

Place the 4/4 SMALL CRATES (T). Take the HAMMER (U).
Take the CLOWN GLOVES (V).
Rotate.
Use the PUNCH CARD (W) to trigger a HOP (X) and receive a HEX KEY.
Walk forward.

Use the HAMMER. Take the SURPRISE BALL TOKEN (Y).
Rotate.
Use the HEX KEY (Z).
Rotate.
Use the MALLET (A). Take the EMPTY BB GUN (B).
Walk down.

Use the SURPRISE BALL TOKEN (C); take the SURPRISE BALL (D).
Select the SURPRISE BALL for a puzzle.
Solution (E). Ax4-B.
Open and take the BB GUN AMMO.
Combine the EMPTY BB GUN and BB GUN AMMO for a LOADED BB GUN.
Walk forward.

Use the LOADED BB GUN (F).
Solution (G). 1-5.
Solution (H). 1-5.
Solution (I). 1-5.
Take the FIREWORK (J).

Use the BLOWTORCH (K).
Combine the FIREWORK and SHOTGUN SHELL for a BOOSTED FIREWORK.
Use the BOOSTED FIREWORK and MATCHES (L).
Walk forward.
Speak to the character.
Go forward and avoid the obstacles (M): R-L-R-L.
Select the scene to speak to the character.

Take the METAL HOOK (N).
Take the IRON KEY (O).
Take the RUBBER NOSE (P). Pick up the COG (Q).

Select to take the BELT BUCKLE (R).
Place, then select the RUBBER NOSE (S).
Take the LAMP and HANDLE (T).

Use the IRON KEY; take the PADLOCK (U).
Open to take the SCREWDRIVER (V).
Take the LADDER (W).

Place the LADDER (X).
Take the RED ELEPHANT (Y). Open and place the LAMP (Z).
Solution (A1)-(A4).
Take the CHAIN PIECE (B).
Slide the cover; take the LIGHTBULB (C).

Place the CHAIN PIECE (1), METAL HOOK (2), PADLOCK (3) and BELT BUCKLE (4).

Place the COG (D).
Close the panel, place and select the HANDLE (E).
Open the metal gate and walk left.

Take the DOVE CLOTH (F).
Play the HOP (G) for a LION FIGURINE.
Press (H). Take the RAIL PIECE and underlying PURPLE ELEPHANT (I).
Walk down.

Place the RED and PURPLE ELEPHANTS (J). Select 1-4.
Place the LION FIGURINE (K). Select 1-6.
Walk right.

Select the guillotine, then place the RAIL PIECE (M). Take the MAGIC WAND and BUMPER TICKET (N).
Take the MAGIC TRICK INSTRUCTIONS (O).
Take the MAGIC BOX (P).
Walk down, then left.

Use the BUMPER TICKET (Q); pull the lever (R). Take the STAR CLOTH (S).
Combine the MAGIC BOX, MAGIC TRICK INSTRUCTIONS, DOVE CLOTH and MAGIC WAND.
Combine the MAGIC BOX, STAR CLOTH and MAGIC WAND. Take the STAR KEY.
Walk down, then right.
Use the STAR KEY (T).
Walk forward.

Press (U). Remove the cover and replace the LIGHT BULB (V). Press the button again. Look through the lenses (W). Select, then scroll right.
Pull (X).
Take the VALVE CLOTH (Y).
Combine the MAGIC BOX, VALVE CLOTH and MAGIC WAND. Take the VALVE.

Place the VALVE (Z).
Play the HOP (A) for a CONTROL LEVER.
Walk forward.
Place, then select the CONTROL LEVER (B).
Speak with the characters.

Solution. 1-10.
Speak with the character; take the photo (C).

Solution (D).
Select the photo.

Solution (E).
Select the picture.

Solution (F).
Select the picture 2x.

Select (G).

Chapter 5: The Confrontation

Speak to the character (H).
Take the paper, remove the sign (I) and take the GARDEN SHEARS (J).
Use the GARDEN SHEARS; take the WHEEL RUNG (K).
Take the POLISHING RAG (L).
Open the door; walk forward.

Open the drawer. Take the BUTTER KNIFE (M).
Combine the COMPASS and BUTTER KNIFE for a NEEDLE.
Use the NEEDLE (N).
Open; use the POLISHING RAG. Take the GREASY CLOTH (O).
Select the WHEEL RUNG 4x for a BENT RUNG.
Use the BENT RUNG to take the BRASS ORNAMENT (P). Take the FISH and ICE GRABBER (Q).

Use the ICE GRABBER to get a SMALL KEY (R).
Walk down.
Place the BRASS ORNAMENT (S).
Take the FUEL HOSE (T).
Use the SMALL KEY (U); open and take the BASTER (V).
Combine the BASTER and FUEL HOSE for an EMPTY BASTER.
Walk forward.

Use the EMPTY BASTER for a BASTER WITH OIL (W).
Open; use the BASTER WITH OIL (X).
Take the KITCHEN LIGHTER (Y).
Select the door, smoke detector (Z) and down arrow.
Place the GREASY RAG. Use the KITCHEN LIGHTER (A).
Play the HOP (B) for a WAITER'S UNIFORM.
Walk down.

Speak with the characters (C), (D).
Walk to the Yacht Deck.
Open (E); walk forward.

Take the BROKEN WALKING STICK (F).
Take the AIR PUMP (G).
Walk down.

Take the METAL ORNAMENT (H).
Combine the BROKEN WALKING STICK and METAL ORNAMENT. Take the INCOMPLETE MAP.
Take the DEFLATED LIFE PRESERVER (I) and CABINET HANDLE (J).
Combine the DEFLATED LIFE PRESERVER and AIR PUMP for a LIFE PRESERVER WITH PUMP.
Take the 1/3 METAL SHELL (K).
Walk forward.

Use the CABINET HANDLE (L).
Take 1/2 MAP PART and THREAD (M).
Combine the BROKEN WALKING STICK, THREAD and BENT RUNG for a MAKESHIFT FISHING ROD.
Walk down.
Use the MAKESHIFT FISHING ROD for a METAL BOX (N).
Walk forward.
Open the METAL BOX; take the CASH REGISTER LEVER.
Use the CASH REGISTER LEVER (O). Take the PUNCH CARD (P).
Walk down.