Chords in the key of A minor
The A minor scale is A – B – C – D – E – F – G. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (lowercase for minor, uppercase for major).
7th chords in A minor
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in A minor
- i–iv–VAmDmE
- Andalusian cadenceAmGFE
- i–VI–III–VIIAmFCG
Songs in A minor
- What Child Is This?AmCGEmE
- GreensleevesAmGFE
Questions
What chords are in the key of A minor?
The chords in A minor are Am, Bdim, C, Dm, Em, F and G, plus E (a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor scale).
Which chords in A minor are major and which are minor?
Major: C, F and G. Minor: Am, Dm and Em. Bdim is diminished.
What is the relative major of A minor?
C major. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on C.