G minor · i – iv – v

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

In G minor the i-iv-v (minor blues) progression is Gm – Cm – Dm.

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

The chords

Numeral	Chord	Easiest shape
i	Gm	`3100xx`
iv	Cm	`x3101x`
v	Dm	`xx0231`

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 G minor

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

Other progressions in G 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 G minor?

Gm – Cm – Dm.

What notes are in G minor?

G minor contains G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F.

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

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

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