i–iv–VII–III in A Minor — Chords & Free MIDI

i–iv–VII–III is a circle-of-fifths minor cycle. Written out in A Minor — no sharps or flats — it becomes Am – Dm – G – C. The numerals are what stays the same from key to key: i–iv–VII–III is the same set of relationships whether it lands on Am or on any of the other eleven keys, which is why songwriters think in numerals and only pick a key afterwards.

i–iv–VII–III in A Minor, chord by chord

The same progression, related keys

Numerals travel: i–iv–VII–III is the same set of relationships in any key, so if A Minor sits wrong for a singer, move it and the shape survives.

• C Major scale — relative major — the same seven notes, resolving to a different home
• A Major scale — parallel major — the same tonic, a different third

How it works

Pick a key, a scale, and one of the classic progressions, and this tool writes the chords into a MIDI file you can drop straight onto an instrument track in any DAW. Each roman numeral is voiced as a triad built from the scale — enable 7th chords for a jazzier sound, or arpeggiate to spread each chord into eighth notes. Press play preview to hear the progression before downloading. Here the tool arrives preset to i–iv–VII–III in A Minor, so the file you download voices Am – Dm – G – C exactly as shown above.

Popular progressions included

• I – V – vi – IV — the "four chords" behind countless pop hits.
• ii – V – I — the fundamental jazz turnaround.
• The 12-bar blues — the backbone of blues, rock and roll, and early jazz.
• The Andalusian cadence, the 50s doo-wop changes, the J-pop royal road, and more.

Because every progression is spelled from the key you choose, moving i–iv–VII–III out of A Minor is one dropdown away — but in A Minor itself you get Am, Dm, G, C, chords that sit comfortably under most vocal ranges and lead instruments.

Progressions are a starting point — if you want full arrangements with melodies, basslines, and drums written around Am – Dm – G – C, open the MIDI Maker studio and generate a complete track.

i–iv–VII–III in every key

• i–iv–VII–III in C Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in Db Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in D Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in Eb Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in E Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in F Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in Gb Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in G Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in Ab Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in Bb Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in B Minor

More progressions in A Minor

• I–V–vi–IV in A Major
• vi–IV–I–V in A Major
• I–IV–V–IV in A Major
• I–vi–IV–V in A Major
• ii–V–I in A Major
• I–vi–ii–V in A Major
• i–VII–VI–V in A Minor
• i–VI–III–VII in A Minor
• I–V–IV–IV in A Major
• IV–V–iii–vi in A Major
• 12-Bar Blues in A Major

Or head back to the chord progression tool to build any combination yourself.

Keep building: scales, drums and more

• A Minor scale MIDI
• A Minor Pentatonic scale MIDI
• House drum MIDI
• Techno drum MIDI
• Boom Bap Hip-Hop drum MIDI
• Trap drum MIDI

Frequently asked questions

What chords are in the i–iv–VII–III progression in A Minor?

In A Minor, i–iv–VII–III is Am – Dm – G – C. Those are built from the a minor scale — A, B, C, D, E, F, G — stacking thirds on each numeral's degree.

What notes make up each chord?

Am is A, C, E; Dm is D, F, A; G is G, B, D; C is C, E, G.

Can I get 7th chords or arpeggios instead of block triads?

Yes — enable "7th chords" to stack a diatonic seventh on every chord, or "Arpeggiate" to spread each chord into eighth notes before downloading.

Is this chord progression MIDI free for commercial use?

Yes — the download is free, requires no sign-up, and chord progressions themselves are not copyrightable, so you can use the MIDI in any personal or commercial production.