E Mario Cadence
bVI – bVII – I progression in E major
E Mario Cadence — bVI – bVII – I
The E bVI–bVII–I Mario Cadence (C – D – E) borrows from the parallel minor to create an ascending, triumphant resolution. With seventh chords (CMaj7 – D7 – EMaj7), it adds cinematic weight to the iconic victory sound.