D# minor · i – iv – v

i-iv-v (minor blues) Chord Progression in D# minor

In D# minor the i-iv-v (minor blues) progression is D#m – G#m – A#m.

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

The chords

Numeral	Chord	Easiest shape
i	D#m	`xx1342`
iv	G#m	`42110x`
v	A#m	`xx8666`

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 D# minor

D# minor contains the notes D#, E#, F#, G#, A#, B, C#. See the full Eb 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 B minor C minor C# minor D minor E minor F minor F# minor G minor G# minor

Other progressions in D# 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 D# minor?

D#m – G#m – A#m.

What notes are in D# minor?

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

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

The D# minor scale fits, and the minor pentatonic scale from Eb is the easiest choice.

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