Guitar progression
Andalusian Cadence
i – VII – VI – V in A minor
1
i
2
VII
3
VI
4
V
About this progression
A descending walk from minor home down to the dominant. Found in flamenco, surf, metal and spaghetti-western soundtracks — anything that wants a touch of Spanish fire.
Practice tip — Play with a flamenco-style rasgueado: snap your fingers outward across the strings on each chord change.
Chord shapes
Every unique chord this progression uses. Take your time with each one before stringing them together.
Songs you already know with this progression
- Hit the Road Jack — Ray Charles
- Stray Cat Strut — Stray Cats
- Runaway — Del Shannon
- Sultans of Swing (intro feel) — Dire Straits