C# Minor Blues
i – iv – i – V progression in C# minor
C# Minor Blues — i – iv – i – V
The C# minor blues progression (C#m – F#m – C#m – 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 (C#m7 – F#m7 – C#m7 – G#7) add extra soul and depth.