F♯ Major Scale
The F♯ Major scale contains the notes F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E♯. Its key signature has 6♯.
F♯ Major scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of F♯ Major
| 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♯ | Leading Tone | M7 |
Chords in the key of F♯ Major
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the F♯ Major scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in F♯ Major
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| I – IV – V – I | F♯ – B – C♯ – F♯ |
| I – V – vi – IV | F♯ – C♯ – D♯m – B |
| ii – V – I | G♯m – C♯ – F♯ |
| I – vi – IV – V | F♯ – D♯m – B – C♯ |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F♯ Major scale?
The F♯ Major scale consists of the notes F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E♯.
How many sharps or flats does F♯ Major have?
The key signature of F♯ Major has 6♯.
What is the relative key of F♯ Major?
The relative key of F♯ Major is D♯ Minor — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of F♯ Major?
The diatonic chords in the key of F♯ Major are F♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯, D♯m, E♯dim.
