Bb minor · i – VI – III – VII

i-VI-III-VII Chord Progression in Bb minor

In Bb minor the i-VI-III-VII progression is Bbm – Gb – Db – Ab.

A powerful minor-key progression that moves through the major chords of the relative major key. Zombie by The Cranberries follows this pattern.

The chords

Numeral	Chord	Easiest shape
i	Bbm	`xx8666`
VI	Gb	`244322`
III	Db	`98666x`
VII	Ab	`43111x`

How to practise

Use power chords for a rock sound or open chords for a folk sound.

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-VI-III-VII 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

Andalusian Cadence (i-VII-VI-V)i-iv-v (minor blues)i-VI-VII

FAQ

What are the chords of i-VI-III-VII in Bb minor?

Bbm – Gb – Db – Ab.

What notes are in Bb minor?

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

Which scale can I solo with over i-VI-III-VII in Bb minor?

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

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