The minor blues keeps the 12-bar shape of its major cousin but rebuilds it around a minor i chord for a darker, brooding core. The move from i to iv deepens the melancholy, while the major V7 in the turnaround (E7) uses the harmonic minor leading tone to snap sharply back to the tonic. That contrast — a somber minor body against a bright, stinging dominant turn — is the source of its aching character.
What is the i - iv - i - i - iv - iv - i - i - V - iv - i - V chord progression?
The i - iv - i - i - iv - iv - i - i - V - iv - i - V progression, also known as the "Minor Blues," is a blues chord progression in A minor. It uses the chords Am, Dm, Am, Am, Dm, Dm, Am, Am, E7, Dm, Am, E7 and is rated intermediate difficulty.
What chords are in the Minor Blues?
The Minor Blues in A minor consists of the chords Am → Dm → Am → Am → Dm → Dm → Am → Am → E7 → Dm → Am → E7. The Roman numeral analysis is i - iv - i - i - iv - iv - i - i - V - iv - i - V.
What songs use the i - iv - i - i - iv - iv - i - i - V - iv - i - V progression?
The i - iv - i - i - iv - iv - i - i - V - iv - i - V progression is used in "The Thrill Is Gone" by B.B. King, "Since I've Been Loving You" by Led Zeppelin, "I'd Rather Go Blind" by Etta James, "Black Night" by Deep Purple.
What genre is the Minor Blues used in?
The Minor Blues is primarily a blues progression. It is rated intermediate difficulty and is suitable for players with some experience.
How do I play the Minor Blues on guitar?
To play the Minor Blues on guitar, use the chord shapes for Am, Dm, Am, Am, Dm, Dm, Am, Am, E7, Dm, Am, E7 and strum each chord for one measure (4 beats). Practice switching between chords slowly at first, then gradually increase your tempo.