F# Mario Cadence

bVI – bVII – I progression in F# major

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
bVID
bVIIE
IF#

Triad Diagrams — F# Mario Cadence (Guitar)

F# Mario CadencebVI – bVII – I

The F# bVI–bVII–I Mario Cadence (D – E – F#) borrows from the parallel minor to create an ascending, triumphant resolution. With seventh chords (DMaj7 – E7 – F#Maj7), it adds cinematic weight to the iconic victory sound.

World / Game MusicTriumph & Victory4/4 · 4 bars

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

Chords (7th): DMaj7, E7, F#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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