G# Minor Blues

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

G♯ minor
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iG#m
ivC#m
iG#m
VD#

Triad Diagrams — G# Minor Blues (Guitar)

G# Minor Bluesi – iv – i – V

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

BluesMelancholy4/4 · 4 bars

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

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

Famous songs using this progression

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