F minor chord progressions

8 common progressions in F minor — click any chord to see fingerings.

i–VII–VI–VII

Rock, metal

Dramatic, intense

Fmi D#VII C#VI D#VII

i–iv–VII–III

Rock, pop, film

Dark, cinematic

Fmi A#miv D#VII G#III

i–VI–III–VII

Pop, punk, indie

Epic, anthemic

Fmi C#VI G#III D#VII

i–VII–VI–V

Flamenco, rock, classical

Tense, descending

Fmi D#VII C#VI CV

i–iv–V

Blues, jazz, tango

Dark, bluesy

Fmi A#miv C7V7

i–III–VII–VI

Alternative, indie, emo

Melancholic, introspective

Fmi G#III D#VII C#VI

ii°–V–i

Jazz, bossa nova

Sophisticated, tense

Gdimii°C7V7 Fm7im7

i–v–iv–V

Gothic, ambient, film

Haunting, mysterious

Fmi Cmv A#miv C7V7

F major progressions

F major

Minor progressions in other keys

C C#D D#E F F#G G#A A#B

About F minor progressions

The key of F minor is one of the most common keys for guitar. The progressions above cover the most popular harmonic patterns used in rock, metal, pop, and jazz. Click any chord to see multiple fingering options on the fretboard.