Tonic Parallel

Andalusian Cadence (i-VII-VI-V)

i-VII-VI-V

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At a Glance

Formula:
i-VII-VI-V
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Illustrated in A minor.

Diagram type

i – VII – VI – V

i: Am×○○231
VII: G○○○213
VI: F123411
V: E○○○231

What It Is

A descending four-chord progression - tonic, subtonic, submediant, dominant - moving stepwise down from the minor tonic to its raised-leading-tone dominant.

How It Functions

Builds tension through a stepwise bass descent, ending on a strong harmonic-minor dominant that pulls firmly back to the tonic to start the loop again.

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