B Mario Cadence

bVI – bVII – I progression in B major

B major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
bVIG
bVIIA
IB

Triad Diagrams — B Mario Cadence (Guitar)

B Mario CadencebVI – bVII – I

The B bVI–bVII–I Mario Cadence (G – A – B) borrows from the parallel minor to create an ascending, triumphant resolution. With seventh chords (GMaj7 – A7 – BMaj7), it adds cinematic weight to the iconic victory sound.

World / Game MusicTriumph & Victory4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): G, A, B.

Chords (7th): GMaj7, A7, BMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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