Andalusian Cadence in F major
Andalusian Cadence is vi · V · IV · iii. In F major that is Dm, C, Bb, Am. 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 F major this loop is Dm, C, Bb, Am (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 F 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