i-VI-III-VII Chord Progression in F# minor
In F# minor the i-VI-III-VII progression is F#m – D – A – E.
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 | F#m | xx4222 |
| VI | D | xx0232 |
| III | A | x02220 |
| VII | E | 022100 |
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 F# minor
F# minor contains the notes F#, G#, A, B, C#, D, E. See the full F# Natural Minor scale with fretboard diagrams, and use it to solo over the progression.
i-VI-III-VII in other keys
Other progressions in F# minor
FAQ
What are the chords of i-VI-III-VII in F# minor?
F#m – D – A – E.
What notes are in F# minor?
F# minor contains F#, G#, A, B, C#, D, E.
Which scale can I solo with over i-VI-III-VII in F# minor?
The F# minor scale fits, and the minor pentatonic scale from F# is the easiest choice.
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