G# Andalusian Cadence

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

G♯ minor
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iG#m
VIIF#
VIE
VD#

Triad Diagrams — G# Andalusian Cadence (Guitar)

G# Andalusian Cadencei – VII – VI – V

The G# Andalusian Cadence (G#m – F# – E – D#) is a descending minor progression rooted in Flamenco. Its dramatic resolution to a major V chord creates intense, fatalistic tension. With seventh voicings (G#m7 – F#7 – EMaj7 – D#7), it gains an even richer, darker color.

World / FlamencoTension & Drama4/4 · 4 bars

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

Chords (7th): G#m7, F#7, EMaj7, D#7.

Famous songs using this progression

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