Question 1

What is the Soleá cadence?

Accepted Answer

The Soleá uses the progression IV – III – II – I in E flamenco. Chords: Am – G – F – E.

Question 2

What scale is used for Soleá?

Accepted Answer

Soleá uses E phrygian (E–F–G–A–B–C–D). III altered to G# (leading tone of Am/IV), VII optionally altered to D# (leading tone of E/I). Augmented 2nd intervals possible between II/III and VI/VII.