E Andalusian Cadence

i – VII – VI – V progression in E minor

Key

Chords

Triads7th Chords

Instrument

GuitarUkuleleBass

Harmony

Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

Chord Voicings

iEm

VIID

VIC

BPM: 120

Triad Diagrams — E Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

iEm

VIID

VIC

E Andalusian Cadence — i – VII – VI – V

The E Andalusian Cadence (Em – D – C – B) is a descending minor progression rooted in Flamenco. Its dramatic resolution to a major V chord creates intense, fatalistic tension. With seventh voicings (Em7 – D7 – CMaj7 – B7), it gains an even richer, darker color.

World / FlamencoTension & Drama4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Em, D, C, B.

Chords (7th): Em7, D7, CMaj7, B7.

Famous songs using this progression

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

E Andalusian Cadence

Triad Diagrams — E Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

E Andalusian Cadence — i – VII – VI – V

Famous songs using this progression

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