Key of F# - The F# Minor Scale

Notes in the F# Minor Scale:

F#G#ABC#DE

The key of F# contains 7 notes: F#, G#, A, B, C#, D, E.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

Chord details coming soon

III
III
A major
iv
iv
B minor
v
v
C# minor
VI
VI
D major
VII
VII
E major

Common Chord Progressions

i - iv - v
Minor blues
i
F# minor
→
iv
B minor
→
v
C# minor
i - VII - VI - VII
Andalusian cadence
i
F# minor
→
VII
E major
→
VI
D major
→
VII
E major
i - VI - III - VII
Natural minor
i
F# minor
→
VI
D major
→
III
A major
→
VII
E major
i - iv - VII - III
Minor pop
i
F# minor
→
iv
B minor
→
VII
E major
→
III
A 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# - A - B - C# - D - E

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.