G Minor Blues
i – iv – i – V progression in G minor
G Minor Blues — i – iv – i – V
The G minor blues progression (Gm – Cm – Gm – D) strips the blues to its darkest essence. The minor tonic and subdominant create deep melancholy, while the major V provides dramatic tension. Seventh voicings (Gm7 – Cm7 – Gm7 – D7) add extra soul and depth.