C# Andalusian Cadence

i – VII – VI – V progression in C# minor

C♯ minor
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iC#m
VIIB
VIA
VG#

Triad Diagrams — C# Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

C# Andalusian Cadencei – VII – VI – V

The C# Andalusian Cadence (C#m – B – A – G#) is a descending minor progression rooted in Flamenco. Its dramatic resolution to a major V chord creates intense, fatalistic tension. With seventh voicings (C#m7 – B7 – AMaj7 – G#7), it gains an even richer, darker color.

World / FlamencoTension & Drama4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): C#m, B, A, G#.

Chords (7th): C#m7, B7, AMaj7, G#7.

Famous songs using this progression

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