Baroque Classical (Andalusian)

i → VII → VI → V

Position
Am chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Am: string 6: muted, string 5: open, string 4: fret 2, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 1, string 1: open×Am
G chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 3G
F chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for F: string 6: fret 1, string 5: fret 3, string 4: fret 3, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 1, string 1: fret 1F
E chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for E: string 6: open, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 2, string 3: fret 1, string 2: open, string 1: openE
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About

The Andalusian cadence - a descending progression used in flamenco, classical, and dramatic film scores. Timeless and powerful.

Songs using this progression

  • Hit the Road Jack — Ray Charles
  • Smooth — Santana
  • Stairway to Heaven (intro) — Led Zeppelin
ClassicalFlamencoFilm Scoredramatictimelesspassionatespanish

Related progressions

Dark Grunge
i → VI → III → VII
GrungeAlternative Rock
Epic Cinematic
vi → IV → I → V
Film ScoreCinematic