Bb minor · i – iv – v

i-iv-v (minor blues) Chord Progression in Bb minor

In Bb minor the i-iv-v (minor blues) progression is Bbm – Ebm – Fm.

The minor-key version of the three-chord song, with a darker blues colour.

The chords

Numeral	Chord	Easiest shape
i	Bbm	`xx8666`
iv	Ebm	`xx1342`
v	Fm	`xx3111`

How to practise

Swap the last chord for a major V to add more pull toward the tonic.

Play one chord per bar at 60 BPM with a simple down-strum on each beat.
Raise the tempo by 5 BPM once you can play eight rounds without a mistake.
Change the strumming pattern: down, down-up, up-down-up.

Key facts about Bb minor

Bb minor contains the notes Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab. See the full Bb Natural Minor scale with fretboard diagrams, and use it to solo over the progression.

i-iv-v (minor blues) in other keys

A minor B minor C minor C# minor D minor D# minor E minor F minor F# minor G minor G# minor

Other progressions in Bb minor

i-VI-III-VII Andalusian Cadence (i-VII-VI-V)i-VI-VII

FAQ

What are the chords of i-iv-v (minor blues) in Bb minor?

Bbm – Ebm – Fm.

What notes are in Bb minor?

Bb minor contains Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab.

Which scale can I solo with over i-iv-v (minor blues) in Bb minor?

The Bb minor scale fits, and the minor pentatonic scale from Bb is the easiest choice.

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