Synthwave Retro (Nightcall)

i → VII → VI → iv

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
Dm chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Dm: string 6: muted, string 5: muted, string 4: open, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 1××Dm
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About

The descending minor progression that defines synthwave. Am-G-F-Dm creates that moody, cinematic 80s atmosphere made famous by the Drive soundtrack.

Songs using this progression

  • Nightcall — Kavinsky
  • A Real Hero — College feat. Electric Youth
  • Tech Noir — Gunship
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Related progressions

Baroque Classical (Andalusian)
i → VII → VI → V
ClassicalFlamenco
Shoegaze Dreamy (When the Sun Hits)
I → iii → IV → V
ShoegazeDream Pop