D# Minor Blues

i – iv – i – V progression in D# minor

D♯ minor
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iD#m
ivG#m
iD#m
VA#

Triad Diagrams — D# Minor Blues (Guitar)

D# Minor Bluesi – iv – i – V

The D# minor blues progression (D#m – G#m – D#m – 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 (D#m7 – G#m7 – D#m7 – A#7) add extra soul and depth.

BluesMelancholy4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): D#m, G#m, A#.

Chords (7th): D#m7, G#m7, A#7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Black Magic Woman – Fleetwood Mac / Santana
  • Summertime – George Gershwin