Key of A minor
Chords in the Key of A Minor – Free Chart
A minor has no sharps or flats, the same notes as C major. Here are its notes in natural, harmonic and melodic minor, its chords and the progressions built from them. Press any chord to hear it.
The A minor scale
The notes of the key signature.
Chords in the key of A minor
Press to hearCommon progressions in A minor
i – VI – III – VII
Am– F– C– G
Big, emotional minor pop
i – iv – V – i
Am– Dm– E– Am
The classic minor cadence
i – VII – VI – V
Am– G– F– E
Flamenco's falling line
i – iv – VII – III
Am– Dm– G– C
Moody rock and ballads
iiø7 – V7 – i7
Bm7♭5– E7– Am7
The minor jazz cadence
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Nearby keys
Keys that share chords with A minor
FAQ
A minor questions
What chords are in the key of A minor?
Am, Bdim, C, Dm, Em, F and G. In a minor key the V chord is often played major, E instead of Em, because it leads back home more strongly.
How many sharps or flats does A minor have?
None, just like its relative major, C major.
What is the relative major of A minor?
C major. It uses the same seven notes as A minor but starts on C.
What's the difference between natural, harmonic and melodic minor?
Natural A minor uses the notes of its key signature: A B C D E F G. Harmonic minor raises the 7th note to G♯, which makes the V chord major (E). Melodic minor raises the 6th and 7th going up (F♯ and G♯) and usually comes back down as natural minor.
How do I know if a song is in A minor?
Drop it into the free BPM & key finder. If it says A minor, every chord on this page will fit, and you can make a new song in the same key.