F Minor Scale
The F Minor scale contains the notes F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭. Its key signature has 4♭.
F Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of F Minor
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | G | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | A♭ | Mediant | m3 |
| 4 | B♭ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | C | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | D♭ | Submediant | m6 |
| 7 | E♭ | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of F Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the F Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in F Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | Fm – B♭m – Cm – Fm |
| i – VI – III – VII | Fm – D♭ – A♭ – E♭ |
| i – iv – VII – III | Fm – B♭m – E♭ – A♭ |
| i – VII – VI – VII | Fm – E♭ – D♭ – E♭ |
Natural, harmonic & melodic F Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭ |
| Harmonic | F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E |
| Melodic | F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D, E (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F Minor scale?
The F Minor scale consists of the notes F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭.
How many sharps or flats does F Minor have?
The key signature of F Minor has 4♭.
What is the relative key of F Minor?
The relative key of F Minor is A♭ Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of F Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of F Minor are Fm, Gdim, A♭, B♭m, Cm, D♭, E♭.
