Chords in the Key of F# minor
The key of F# minor contains the notes F# – G# – A – B – C# – D – E. Its seven chords are F#m, G#dim, A, Bm, C#m, D, E.
The seven chords of F# minor
These are the triads built on each note of the F# minor scale. The numerals show where each chord sits in the key: capital letters are major chords, lowercase letters are minor.
| Numeral | Chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | F#m | F# – A – C# | Tonic |
| ii° | G#dim | G# – B – D | Supertonic |
| III | A | A – C# – E | Mediant |
| iv | Bm | B – D – F# | Subdominant |
| v | C#m | C# – E – G# | Dominant |
| VI | D | D – F# – A | Submediant |
| VII | E | E – G# – B | Subtonic |
Seventh chords in F# minor
Adding the seventh gives a richer, more open sound. These are the seventh chords that fit F# minor.
Key signature of F# minor
F# minor has 3 sharps: F#, C#, G#.
The relative major of F# minor is A major: it uses exactly the same notes and chords, but feels brighter.
How to use the chords of F# minor
Most songs in a minor key start and end on the i chord and lean on the iv and v chords. Try borrowing the major V chord to make the ending pull harder toward the home chord.
Chord progressions in F# minor
Popular progressions written out in F# minor:
- i-VI-III-VII: F#m – D – A – E
- Andalusian Cadence (i-VII-VI-V): F#m – E – D – C#
- i-iv-v (minor blues): F#m – Bm – C#m
- i-VI-VII: F#m – D – E
Scales to play in F# minor
Related keys
FAQ
What chords are in the key of F# minor?
The chords in F# minor are F#m, G#dim, A, Bm, C#m, D, E, which are chords i – ii° – III – iv – v – VI – VII of the key.
What is the relative major of F# minor?
It is A major. The two keys share exactly the same notes and chords.
How many sharps or flats are in F# minor?
F# minor has 3 sharps: F#, C#, G#.
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