A Mario Cadence

bVI – bVII – I progression in A major

A major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
bVIF
bVIIG
IA

Triad Diagrams — A Mario Cadence (Guitar)

A Mario CadencebVI – bVII – I

The A bVI–bVII–I Mario Cadence (F – G – A) borrows from the parallel minor to create an ascending, triumphant resolution. With seventh chords (FMaj7 – G7 – AMaj7), it adds cinematic weight to the iconic victory sound.

World / Game MusicTriumph & Victory4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): F, G, A.

Chords (7th): FMaj7, G7, AMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Super Mario Bros. – Koji Kondo
  • Final Fantasy – Nobuo Uematsu