The i–VI–III–VII chord progression

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Quick answer

i–VI–III–VII in A minor is Am F C G.

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

The pop axis from the relative minor; emotional and huge. In A minor it's Am F C G.

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Scales that fit i–VI–III–VII

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

i–VI–III–VII in every key

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

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Common questions

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

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

What scale goes with i–VI–III–VII?

In A, the A Natural minor (Aeolian) fits best. G Mixolydian and A Dorian add different colors.

Last updated November 14, 2026.