C Andalusian Cadence

i – VII – VI – V progression in C minor

Key

Chords

Triads7th Chords

Instrument

GuitarUkulele

Harmony

Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

Chord Variations

iCm

VIIBb

VIAb

BPM: 120

Triad Diagrams — C Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

iCm

VIIBb

VIAb

C Andalusian Cadence — i – VII – VI – V

The C Andalusian Cadence (Cm – Bb – Ab – G) is a descending minor progression rooted in Flamenco. Its dramatic resolution to a major V chord creates intense, fatalistic tension. With seventh voicings (Cm7 – Bb7 – AbMaj7 – G7), it gains an even richer, darker color.

World / FlamencoTension & Drama4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Cm, Bb, Ab, G.

Chords (7th): Cm7, Bb7, AbMaj7, G7.

Famous songs using this progression

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

C Andalusian Cadence

Triad Diagrams — C Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

C Andalusian Cadence — i – VII – VI – V

Famous songs using this progression

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