Key of F - The F Minor Scale

Notes in the F Minor Scale:

FGAbBbCDbEb

The key of F contains 7 notes: F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb.This minor key has a darker, more introspective quality perfect for emotional expression.

Chords in the Key of F

i
i
F minor
ii°
ii°
G diminished
III
III
Ab major
iv
iv
Bb minor
v
v
C minor
VI
VI
Db major

Chord details coming soon

VII
VII
Eb major

Common Chord Progressions

i - iv - v
Minor blues
i
F minor
→
iv
Bb minor
→
v
C minor
i - VII - VI - VII
Andalusian cadence
i
F minor
→
VII
Eb major
→
VI
Db major
→
VII
Eb major
i - VI - III - VII
Natural minor
i
F minor
→
VI
Db major
→
III
Ab major
→
VII
Eb major
i - iv - VII - III
Minor pop
i
F minor
→
iv
Bb minor
→
VII
Eb major
→
III
Ab major
F Minor Scale Pattern

The F Minor scale follows the pattern of W-H-W-W-H-W-W (natural minor scale).

Scale formula: F - G - Ab - Bb - C - Db - Eb

Key signature: Same as its relative major

Understanding the Key of F

Scale Degrees

Each chord in the key is built on a scale degree. Roman numerals show the chord's position in the scale. Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

Tonic Chord

The i chord (F minor) is the tonic - the "home" chord that provides resolution and stability.

Dominant Chord

The v chord (C minor) creates tension that naturally wants to resolve back to the tonic.