Chords in the key of A minor

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in A minor. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in A minor are Am, Bdim, C, Dm, Em, F, G (i ii° III iv v VI VII).

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Key signatureno sharps or flats

Relative majorC major

ScaleA B C D E F G

Minor pentatonicA C D E G

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The chords in the key of A minor

The seven chords in A minor are Am, Bdim, C, Dm, Em, F, G. As seventh chords they're Am7, Bm7b5, Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, Fmaj7, G7. They all use only notes from the A minor scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in A minor with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	i	Am	Am7
2	ii°	Bdim	Bm7b5
3	III	C	Cmaj7
4	iv	Dm	Dm7
5	v	Em	Em7
6	VI	F	Fmaj7
7	VII	G	G7

Popular progressions in A minor

Common chord progressions played in A minor
Progression	Numerals	Chords in A
Minor ii–V–i	iiø7 V7 i7	Bm7b5 E7 Am7
Aeolian march	i VI VII i	Am F G Am
Phrygian menace	i bII i bII	Am Bb Am Bb
Minor three-chord	i iv v i	Am Dm Em Am
Andalusian cadence	i VII VI V	Am G F E
Minor pop	i VI III VII	Am F C G
Minor circle	i iv VII III	Am Dm G C
Minor rock loop	i VII VI VII	Am G F G

A minor on the circle of fifths

A minor has no sharps or flats. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are D minor and E minor. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative major, C major, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over A minor

Use the A minor scale (A B C D E F G) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the A minor pentatonic (A C D E G). For a bluesy edge, add the blue note with the A blues scale (A C D D# E G).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of A minor?

The chords in A minor are Am, Bdim, C, Dm, Em, F, G.

What is the relative major of A minor?

The relative major of A minor is C major. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in A minor?

A minor has no sharps or flats.

What notes are in the A minor scale?

The A minor scale is A B C D E F G.

Last updated November 14, 2026.