Chord progression · minor keys

The i VI III VII progression in all 12 keys

A minor key loop with no V chord in it. It never quite lands, which is why it suits a chorus that wants to keep moving. Also called "1 6 3 7 minor".

How it moves, in A minor

Ami
FVI
CIII
GVII

Am to F2 voices hold, 2 move, 5 semitones of motion in all.
F to C1 voice holds, 3 move, 8 semitones of motion in all.
C to G1 voice holds, 3 move, 8 semitones of motion in all.

In every minor key

A minor
1. Am
2. F
3. C
4. G
E minor
1. Em
2. C
3. G
4. D
B minor
1. Bm
2. G
3. D
4. A
2. D
3. A
4. E
2. A
3. E
4. B
2. E
3. B
F minor
1. Fm
C minor
1. Cm
G minor
1. Gm
4. F
D minor
1. Dm
3. F
4. C

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