The i–iv–VII–III chord progression

Minor circle. Moves around the circle of fifths in a minor key.

Quick answer

i–iv–VII–III in A minor is Am Dm G C.

Key

What the i–iv–VII–III progression sounds like

Moves around the circle of fifths in a minor key. In A minor it's Am Dm G C.

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Scales that fit i–iv–VII–III

Over this progression in A, the best-fitting scales are C Major (Ionian), A Natural minor (Aeolian), C Lydian. Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.

i–iv–VII–III in every key

The i–iv–VII–III progression in all 12 minor keys
Key	Chords
A minor	Am Dm G C
E minor	Em Am D G
B minor	Bm Em A D
F# minor	F#m Bm E A
C# minor	C#m F#m B E
G# minor	G#m C#m F# B
D# minor	D#m G#m C# F#
Bb minor	Bbm Ebm Ab Db
F minor	Fm Bbm Eb Ab
C minor	Cm Fm Bb Eb
G minor	Gm Cm F Bb
D minor	Dm Gm C F

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Common questions

What are the chords in the i–iv–VII–III progression?

In A minor the i–iv–VII–III progression is Am Dm G C. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.

What scale goes with i–iv–VII–III?

In A, the C Major (Ionian) fits best. A Natural minor (Aeolian) and C Lydian add different colors.

Last updated November 14, 2026.