Andalusian Cadence (Major) in D major
Andalusian Cadence (Major) is I · vii° · vi · V. In D major that is D, C#dim, Bm, A. Major-key variant of the Andalusian descent. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.
Songs that use this
- Smooth Criminal · Michael Jackson
- What Is Life · George Harrison
Why it works
In D major this loop is D, C#dim, Bm, A (I · vii° · vi · V). I is the home chord. V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. vi adds a minor color. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.
Chords in D major
Jump to each shape used in this loop.
Try in other keys
Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.
C major → C · Bdim · Am · GD major → D · C#dim · Bm · AE major → E · D#dim · C#m · BF major → F · Edim · Dm · CG major → G · F#dim · Em · DA major → A · G#dim · F#m · EB major → B · A#dim · G#m · F#