D Mario Cadence
bVI – bVII – I progression in D major
D Mario Cadence — bVI – bVII – I
The D bVI–bVII–I Mario Cadence (Bb – C – D) borrows from the parallel minor to create an ascending, triumphant resolution. With seventh chords (BbMaj7 – C7 – DMaj7), it adds cinematic weight to the iconic victory sound.