Epic minor (i–VI–III–VII) (i – VI – III – VII)

The minor twin of the pop progression: the same four chords, starting on the minor tonic. Cinematic and anthemic.

In A minor

Open in the generator (rhythm, transpose, MIDI) →

In all 12 keys

Mode: minor (natural). The capo column shows the fret where most chords become easy open shapes.

Key	Chords	Capo
C minor	Cm – A♭ – E♭ – B♭	1.
C♯ minor	C♯m – A – E – B	2.
D minor	Dm – B♭ – F – C	3.
E♭ minor	E♭m – C♭ – G♭ – D♭	4.
E minor	Em – C – G – D	–
F minor	Fm – D♭ – A♭ – E♭	1.
F♯ minor	F♯m – D – A – E	2.
G minor	Gm – E♭ – B♭ – F	3.
G♯ minor	G♯m – E – B – F♯	4.
A minor	Am – F – C – G	5.
B♭ minor	B♭m – G♭ – D♭ – A♭	6.
B minor	Bm – G – D – A	7.

Similar progressions

Frequently asked questions

What are the chords of the Epic minor (i–VI–III–VII) in A minor?

Am – F – C – G (i – VI – III – VII).

Which key is easiest on guitar?

With only open chords and no capo: E minor. For other keys, the capo column in the table shows where to clamp it.

What do the Roman numerals mean?

The degrees of the key: I = tonic (1st degree), IV = 4th, V = 5th. Upper case is a major chord, lower case minor; ° means diminished, ø half-diminished and ♭ a lowered degree. That's what lets you move the progression to any key.

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