B minor · i – iv – v

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

In B minor the i-iv-v (minor blues) progression is Bm – Em – F#m.

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

The chords

Numeral	Chord	Easiest shape
i	Bm	`x20402`
iv	Em	`022000`
v	F#m	`xx4222`

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 B minor

B minor contains the notes B, C#, D, E, F#, G, A. See the full B Natural Minor scale with fretboard diagrams, and use it to solo over the progression.

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

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

Other progressions in B 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 B minor?

Bm – Em – F#m.

What notes are in B minor?

B minor contains B, C#, D, E, F#, G, A.

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

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

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