Question 1

What is the Taranta cadence?

Accepted Answer

The Taranta uses the progression IV – III – II – I in F# flamenco. Chords: Bm – A – G – F#.

Question 2

What scale is used for Taranta?

Accepted Answer

Taranta uses F# phrygian (F#–G–A–B–C#–D–E). III altered to A# (leading tone of Bm/IV), VII optionally altered to E# (leading tone of F#/I)