G Mario Cadence

bVI – bVII – I progression in G major

G major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
bVIE♭
bVIIF
IG

Triad Diagrams — G Mario Cadence (Guitar)

G Mario CadencebVI – bVII – I

The G bVI–bVII–I Mario Cadence (Eb – F – G) borrows from the parallel minor to create an ascending, triumphant resolution. With seventh chords (EbMaj7 – F7 – GMaj7), it adds cinematic weight to the iconic victory sound.

World / Game MusicTriumph & Victory4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Eb, F, G.

Chords (7th): EbMaj7, F7, GMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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