Flamenco Spanish

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 passionate Andalusian/Phrygian progression. The descending bass line creates a distinctly Spanish, dramatic character.

Songs using this progression

  • Hit the Road Jack — Ray Charles
  • Runaway — Del Shannon
  • Smooth — Santana feat. Rob Thomas
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Related progressions

Baroque Classical (Andalusian)
i → VII → VI → V
ClassicalFlamenco
Minor Blues
i → iv → V
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