F♯ Minor Scale
The F♯ Minor scale contains the notes F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D, E. Its key signature has 3♯.
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 | F♯m – Bm – C♯m – F♯m |
| i – VI – III – VII | F♯m – D – A – E |
| i – iv – VII – III | F♯m – Bm – E – A |
| i – VII – VI – VII | F♯m – 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 3♯.
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 F♯m, G♯dim, A, Bm, C♯m, D, E.
