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i–VII–VI–VII chord progression

The minor shuttle

Epic and unresolved: it swings between the home chord and the two major chords below it and never lands on a V.

A minor · one chord a bar
  1. Am
  2. G
  3. F
  4. G
Use in a beat
Trap beat · 140 BPM · drums, 808 and pad

i–VII–VI–VII in every key

One chord a bar, in all 12 keys. Use in a beat opens it in that key.

KeyChordsMake a beat
C minorCm – B♭ – A♭ – B♭Use
C♯ minorC♯m – B – A – BUse
D minorDm – C – B♭ – CUse
D♯ minorD♯m – C♯ – B – C♯Use
E minorEm – D – C – DUse
F minorFm – E♭ – D♭ – E♭Use
F♯ minorF♯m – E – D – EUse
G minorGm – F – E♭ – FUse
G♯ minorG♯m – F♯ – E – F♯Use
A minorAm – G – F – GUse
B♭ minorB♭m – A♭ – G♭ – A♭Use
B minorBm – A – G – AUse
Chord by chord, in A minor
  • iAm: the minor chord on the 1st note of the scale
  • VIIG: the major chord on the 7th note of the scale
  • VIF: the major chord on the 6th note of the scale
Where it is used

Film scores, metal and Detroit techno.

In the editor, these styles start on it: Metal, Film score, Detroit techno.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the chords of i–VII–VI–VII in A minor?

Am, G, F and G. In E minor it is Em, D, C and D. The table above has all 12 keys.

How do I play i–VII–VI–VII in another key?

Take the key’s natural minor scale and build a chord on its 1st, 7th and 6th notes, in the order of the numerals. Capital numerals are major chords and small ones minor.

What is the i–VII–VI–VII used for?

Film scores, metal and Detroit techno. In the editor, Metal, Film score and Detroit techno start on it.

Can I make a beat with it?

Yes, free. Use in a beat opens the editor with a trap beat on these chords at 140 BPM, every part its own lane to change or delete. Add a melody, record over it or ask for new drums. No account is needed to start; a free account saves your project.

Build a song on these chords

Use in a beat opens the free editor with drums, bass and the chords. Add a melody, record over it or change any part, one at a time.

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