Minor Key Chord Chart for All Families

1. Basic Progressions

i – iv – v – i (Classic Minor Progression)
Example in A Minor: Am – Dm – Em – Am

i – VI – VII – i (Very common in rock, folk, EDM)
Example in E Minor: Em – C – D – Em

i – VII – VI – VII (Sad but strong)
Example in C Minor: Cm – Bb – Ab – Bb

2. Emotional & Cinematic Progressions

i – v – VI – VII (Dramatic & Emotional)

Example in G Minor: Gm – Dm – Eb – F

i – VI – III – VII (Epic and uplifting)
Example in D Minor: Dm – Bb – F – C

i – iv – VII – III (Alternative and Gothic)
Example in F Minor: Fm – Bbm – Eb – Ab

3. Dark & Intense Progressions

i – V – i (Suspenseful & Dark)
Example in C# Minor: C#m – G# – C#m

i – iv – v – VI (Haunting & Mysterious)
Example in A Minor: Am – Dm – Em – F

i – VII – VI – V (Dramatic & Powerful)
Example in E Minor: Em – D – C – B

4. Melodic & Harmonic Minor Variations

i – IV – V (Harmonic Minor Feel)
Example in A Minor: Am – D – E

i – III – VII – VI (Melodic Minor Inspired, Film Score Style)
Example in C Minor: Cm – Eb – Bb – Ab

i – v – iv – III (Suspenseful & Jazz-like)
Example in D Minor: Dm – Am – Gm – F

5. Jazz & Bluesy Minor Progressions

ii° – V – i (Jazz Standard in Minor)
Example in B Minor: C#° – F# – Bm

i – IV – VII – III (Bluesy & Soulful)
Example in G Minor: Gm – C – F – Bb

i – VI – II7 – V7 (Tango Style)
Example in A Minor: Am – F – B7 – E7

6. Minor Key Cadences (Chord Endings)

Authentic Cadence (V – i): E → Am (Strong resolution)

Plagal Cadence (iv – i): Dm → Am (Soft & mellow)

Deceptive Cadence (V – VI): E → F (Surprising turn)

 Half Cadence (ends on V): Am → E (Creates tension)