i-VI-III-VII Chord Progression in D# minor
In D# minor the i-VI-III-VII progression is D#m – B – F# – C#.
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 | D#m | xx1342 |
| VI | B | x21402 |
| III | F# | 244322 |
| VII | C# | 98666x |
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 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-VI-III-VII in other keys
Other progressions in D# minor
FAQ
What are the chords of i-VI-III-VII in D# minor?
D#m – B – F# – C#.
What notes are in D# minor?
D# minor contains D#, E#, F#, G#, A#, B, C#.
Which scale can I solo with over i-VI-III-VII in D# minor?
The D# minor scale fits, and the minor pentatonic scale from Eb is the easiest choice.
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