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 (E – F# – G#) borrows from the parallel minor to create an ascending, triumphant resolution. With seventh chords (EMaj7 – F#7 – G#Maj7), it adds cinematic weight to the iconic victory sound.

World / Game MusicTriumph & Victory4/4 · 4 bars

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

Chords (7th): EMaj7, F#7, G#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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