C Minor Blues
i – iv – i – V progression in C minor
C Minor Blues — i – iv – i – V
The C minor blues progression (Cm – Fm – Cm – G) strips the blues to its darkest essence. The minor tonic and subdominant create deep melancholy, while the major V provides dramatic tension. Seventh voicings (Cm7 – Fm7 – Cm7 – G7) add extra soul and depth.