B Andalusian Cadence

i – VII – VI – V progression in B minor

B minor
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iBm
VIIA
VIG
VF#

Triad Diagrams — B Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

B Andalusian Cadencei – VII – VI – V

The B Andalusian Cadence (Bm – A – G – F#) is a descending minor progression rooted in Flamenco. Its dramatic resolution to a major V chord creates intense, fatalistic tension. With seventh voicings (Bm7 – A7 – GMaj7 – F#7), it gains an even richer, darker color.

World / FlamencoTension & Drama4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Bm, A, G, F#.

Chords (7th): Bm7, A7, GMaj7, F#7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
  • Sultans of Swing – Dire Straits
  • Hava Nagila – Traditional
  • Runaway – Del Shannon