F# minor · i – VI – VII

i-VI-VII Chord Progression in F# minor

In F# minor the i-VI-VII progression is F#m – D – E.

A simple, anthemic rock progression with just three chords.

The chords

Numeral	Chord	Easiest shape
i	F#m	`xx4222`
VI	D	`xx0232`
VII	E	`022100`

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 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-VII in other keys

A minor Bb minor B minor C minor C# minor D minor D# minor E minor F minor G minor G# minor

Other progressions in F# 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 F# minor?

F#m – D – 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-VII in F# minor?

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

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