i–iv–v–i in D minor

DmGmAmDm

i–iv–v–i · D minor · Minor folk

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How it works

All three chords minor, so nothing resolves hard. Swap the v for a major V and the whole thing snaps into focus. That one change is the difference between folk and flamenco.

The chords

  • Dm

    Open

    231××DRA5DRF♭3
  • Gm

    Barre · Em shape · 3rd fret

    3fr341GRD5GRB♭♭3D5GR
  • Am

    Open

    231×ARE5ARC♭3E5
D minor scalein A minorin E minor