Spanish Andalusian
Many of these are on the Progressions PDF, which includes matching scales.
Misc Spanish Sounding (Major and Minor)
Key |
Progression |
Description/Style |
Dm |
Dm - Cadd9 - Bb(b5) - A - Gm |
Evocative of Spanish guitar, rich in harmonic texture. |
F |
F - F/E - F |
Repetitive and emotional, capturing a longing feeling. |
Dm |
Dm - Am - G - F - E |
Classic progression, reminiscent of flamenco tension. |
Em |
Em - D - C - B7 |
Deep and melancholic, suitable for expressive melodies. |
D |
Dmaj7 - D - E - C# |
Uniquely bright, with a touch of Spanish dissonance. |
Dm |
Dm - F - Bb - A |
Melodic and nostalgic, perfect for storytelling. |
Andalusian Cadence
Key |
Progression |
Description/Style |
Cm |
Cm - A# - G# - G |
Iconic Spanish cadence, dark and compelling. |
Dm |
Dm - C - A# - A |
Captures the essence of Spanish musical narrative. |
Em |
Em - D - C - B |
Deeply evocative, perfect for emotional depth. |
Fm |
Fm - Eb - Db - C |
Brooding and intense, suitable for dramatic pieces. |
Gm |
Gm - F - Eb - D |
Reflective and soulful, ideal for introspective themes. |
Am |
Am - G - F - E |
Mysterious and alluring, great for storytelling. |
Bm |
Bm - A - G - F# |
Stirring and poignant, evokes a sense of longing. |
C#m |
C#m - B - A - G# |
Hauntingly beautiful, ideal for melancholic themes. |
F#m |
F#m - E - D - C# |
Rich in texture, perfect for lyrical expression. |
Chord Diagrams
Dm Cadd9 Bb(b5) A Gm F E B7
e|-1-------3-------x-------0-------3-------1-------0-------2-|
B|-3-------3-------3-------2-------3-------1-------0-------0-|
G|-2-------0-------3-------2-------3-------2-------1-------2-|
D|-0-------2-------3-------2-------5-------3-------2-------1-|
A|---------3-------1-------0-------5-------3-------2-------2-|
E|-----------------1---------------3-------1-------0---------|
Open Open Bar Open Bar Bar Open Open
Dmaj7 C# A# G# Eb Db C Am
e|-2-------4-------1-------4-------6-------4-------0-------0-|
B|-2-------6-------3-------4-------8-------6-------1-------1-|
G|-2-------6-------3-------5-------8-------6-------0-------2-|
D|-0-------6-------3-------6-------8-------6-------2-------2-|
A|---------4-------1-------6-------6-------4-------3-------0-|
E|-----------------4-------4---------------4-----------------|
Open Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Open Open
D F/E Em F#m G B Cm Dm
e|-2-------0-------0-------2-------3-------x-------3-------1-|
B|-3-------0-------0-------2-------3-------x-------4-------3-|
G|-2-------0-------0-------2-------0-------x-------5-------2-|
D|-0-------2-------2-------4-------0-------x-------5-------0-|
A|---------2-------2-------4-------2-------2-------3-------0-|
E|---------0-------0-------2-------3-------x---------------1-|
Open Open Open Bar Open Open Bar Open
F# G# C#m F#m
e|-2-------4-------4-------2-|
B|-2-------4-------5-------2-|
G|-3-------5-------6-------2-|
D|-4-------6-------6-------4-|
A|-4-------6-------4-------4-|
E|-2-------4-------x-------2-|
Bar Bar Bar Bar
Last updated on 10 Feb 2024
Published on 10 Feb 2024