i–VI–III–VII Chord Progression
A dark, epic-sounding minor loop used in rock ballads and film music.
i–VI–III–VII in every key
The numerals stay the same in every key; only the chord names change. The easiest keys on guitar are E minor, A minor, B minor.
Songs that use i–VI–III–VII
Questions
What chords are in the i–VI–III–VII progression?
In A minor it is Am, F, C and G. In any other key, use the same numbered steps (i – VI – III – VII) of that key's scale.
What is the easiest key for i–VI–III–VII on guitar?
E minor, A minor and B minor use open chords, so they are the easiest places to start.