The Andalusian cadence, or Phrygian cadence, is, in music theory, a harmonic progression comprised of four chords, common in flamenco music. Although it dates back to the Renaissance, its popularity over the centuries has made it one of the most effective sounds in Western music.This cadenza is the one we can find with many variations, that if you sound like you are composing in the tempo. The common format is four chords: Am, - G, - F, - E7.
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in this case we can also use the Dm and C chords with a lower key and by joining the two sequences the sound becomes more lively. |
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Now lets try playing the first two chords in a lower key and we will notice a slight change in sound. Play the two progression chords together....