Classics

Andalusian Cadence

in A major · F#m–E–D–Dbm

Fm
vi
E
V
D
IV
Cm
iii
Progression
vi
V
IV
iii
Key
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What is the vi–V–IV–iii progression?

Iconic descending progression from Spanish and flamenco music.

Songs that use this

  • Hit the Road Jack
  • Stairway to Heaven
  • White Room

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in A major—easy to sing and easy to remember on ukulele.

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

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