D Andalusian Cadence

i – VII – VI – V progression in D minor

Key

Chords

Triads7th Chords

Instrument

GuitarUkuleleBass

Harmony

Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

Chord Voicings

iDm

VIIC

VIB♭

BPM: 120

Triad Diagrams — D Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

iDm

VIIC

VIB♭

D Andalusian Cadence — i – VII – VI – V

The D Andalusian Cadence (Dm – C – Bb – A) is a descending minor progression rooted in Flamenco. Its dramatic resolution to a major V chord creates intense, fatalistic tension. With seventh voicings (Dm7 – C7 – BbMaj7 – A7), it gains an even richer, darker color.

World / FlamencoTension & Drama4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Dm, C, Bb, A.

Chords (7th): Dm7, C7, BbMaj7, A7.

Famous songs using this progression

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

D Andalusian Cadence

Triad Diagrams — D Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

D Andalusian Cadence — i – VII – VI – V

Famous songs using this progression

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