D# minor · i – VI – VII

i-VI-VII Chord Progression in D# minor

In D# minor the i-VI-VII progression is D#m – B – C#.

A simple, anthemic rock progression with just three chords.

The chords

Numeral	Chord	Easiest shape
i	D#m	`xx1342`
VI	B	`x21402`
VII	C#	`98666x`

How to practise

Great for power chords: play the same shape and move it along the neck.

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-VII 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-iv-v (minor blues)

FAQ

What are the chords of i-VI-VII in D# minor?

D#m – B – 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-VII in D# minor?

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

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