D# Andalusian Cadence

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

D♯ minor
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iD#m
VIIC#
VIB
VA#

Triad Diagrams — D# Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

D# Andalusian Cadencei – VII – VI – V

The D# Andalusian Cadence (D#m – C# – B – A#) is a descending minor progression rooted in Flamenco. Its dramatic resolution to a major V chord creates intense, fatalistic tension. With seventh voicings (D#m7 – C#7 – BMaj7 – A#7), it gains an even richer, darker color.

World / FlamencoTension & Drama4/4 · 4 bars

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

Chords (7th): D#m7, C#7, BMaj7, A#7.

Famous songs using this progression

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