D Minor Blues
i – iv – i – V progression in D minor
D Minor Blues — i – iv – i – V
The D minor blues progression (Dm – Gm – Dm – A) strips the blues to its darkest essence. The minor tonic and subdominant create deep melancholy, while the major V provides dramatic tension. Seventh voicings (Dm7 – Gm7 – Dm7 – A7) add extra soul and depth.