Chord progression · F minor

The Andalusian cadence (i–VII–VI–V) in F minor

Four chords stepping down from the minor tonic, ending on a major V. It has a Spanish, flamenco flavor and shows up across pop, rock and surf music.

Heard in “Hit the Road Jack” – Ray Charles, “Runaway” – Del Shannon and many more.

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4 bars of 4 beats, looping · pick a key above to transpose

Tempo 90 BPM Click

1Fmi

2E♭VII

3D♭VI

4CV

Strum pattern: ↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑ (down, down-up, up-down-up) — count “1 2 & 3 & 4 &”. Learn this strum →

i Fm

F A♭ C

VII E♭

E♭ G B♭

VI D♭

D♭ F A♭

V C

C E G

Piano voicings use inversions so each chord is as close as possible to the one before — your hand barely moves. Switch to “Root position” to compare.