Andalusian Cadence in A major
Andalusian Cadence is vi · V · IV · iii. In A major that is F#m, E, D, C#m. Iconic descending progression from Spanish and flamenco music. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.
Songs that use this
- Hit the Road Jack · Ray Charles
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- White Room · Cream
Why it works
In A major this loop is F#m, E, D, C#m (vi · V · IV · iii). V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. vi adds a minor color. IV moves the song forward without leaving the key. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.
Chords in A major
Jump to each shape used in this loop.
Try in other keys
Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.
C major → Am · G · F · EmD major → Bm · A · G · F#mE major → C#m · B · A · G#mF major → Dm · C · Bb · AmG major → Em · D · C · BmA major → F#m · E · D · C#mB major → G#m · F# · E · D#m