The i–VII–VI–VII chord progression

Minor rock loop. Driving and dark, like a film score chase scene.

Quick answer

i–VII–VI–VII in A minor is Am G F G.

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

Driving and dark, like a film score chase scene. In A minor it's Am G F G.

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Scales that fit i–VII–VI–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–VII–VI–VII in every key

The i–VII–VI–VII progression in all 12 minor keys
KeyChords
A minorAm G F G
E minorEm D C D
B minorBm A G A
F# minorF#m E D E
C# minorC#m B A B
G# minorG#m F# E F#
D# minorD#m C# B C#
Bb minorBbm Ab Gb Ab
F minorFm Eb Db Eb
C minorCm Bb Ab Bb
G minorGm F Eb F
D minorDm C Bb C

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Common questions

What are the chords in the i–VII–VI–VII progression?
In A minor the i–VII–VI–VII progression is Am G F G. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.
What scale goes with i–VII–VI–VII?
In A, the A Natural minor (Aeolian) fits best. G Mixolydian and A Dorian add different colors.

Last updated November 14, 2026.