A Minor Blues
i – iv – i – V progression in A minor
A Minor Blues — i – iv – i – V
The A minor blues progression (Am – Dm – Am – E) strips the blues to its darkest essence. The minor tonic and subdominant create deep melancholy, while the major V provides dramatic tension. Seventh voicings (Am7 – Dm7 – Am7 – E7) add extra soul and depth.