Retro Chord Progressions

i → VII → VI → V

Fast tremolo picking, spring reverb, and the Andalusian cadence define the surf rock sound. Dick Dale pioneered this energetic style in the early 60s.

i → VII → VI → iv

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