F# Andalusian Cadence

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

F♯ minor
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iF#m
VIIE
VID
VC#

Triad Diagrams — F# Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

F# Andalusian Cadencei – VII – VI – V

The F# Andalusian Cadence (F#m – E – D – C#) is a descending minor progression rooted in Flamenco. Its dramatic resolution to a major V chord creates intense, fatalistic tension. With seventh voicings (F#m7 – E7 – DMaj7 – C#7), it gains an even richer, darker color.

World / FlamencoTension & Drama4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): F#m, E, D, C#.

Chords (7th): F#m7, E7, DMaj7, C#7.

Famous songs using this progression

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