Chords in the key of F minor

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in F minor. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in F minor are Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb (i ii° III iv v VI VII).

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Key signature4 flats

Relative majorAb major

ScaleF G Ab Bb C Db Eb

Minor pentatonicF Ab Bb C Eb

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The chords in the key of F minor

The seven chords in F minor are Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb. As seventh chords they're Fm7, Gm7b5, Abmaj7, Bbm7, Cm7, Dbmaj7, Eb7. They all use only notes from the F minor scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in F minor with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	i	Fm	Fm7
2	ii°	Gdim	Gm7b5
3	III	Ab	Abmaj7
4	iv	Bbm	Bbm7
5	v	Cm	Cm7
6	VI	Db	Dbmaj7
7	VII	Eb	Eb7

Popular progressions in F minor

Common chord progressions played in F minor
Progression	Numerals	Chords in F
Minor ii–V–i	iiø7 V7 i7	Gm7b5 C7 Fm7
Aeolian march	i VI VII i	Fm Db Eb Fm
Phrygian menace	i bII i bII	Fm Gb Fm Gb
Minor three-chord	i iv v i	Fm Bbm Cm Fm
Andalusian cadence	i VII VI V	Fm Eb Db C
Minor pop	i VI III VII	Fm Db Ab Eb
Minor circle	i iv VII III	Fm Bbm Eb Ab
Minor rock loop	i VII VI VII	Fm Eb Db Eb

F minor on the circle of fifths

F minor has 4 flats. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are Bb minor and C minor. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative major, Ab major, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over F minor

Use the F minor scale (F G Ab Bb C Db Eb) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the F minor pentatonic (F Ab Bb C Eb). For a bluesy edge, add the blue note with the F blues scale (F Ab Bb B C Eb).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of F minor?

The chords in F minor are Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb.

What is the relative major of F minor?

The relative major of F minor is Ab major. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in F minor?

F minor has 4 flats.

What notes are in the F minor scale?

The F minor scale is F G Ab Bb C Db Eb.

Last updated November 14, 2026.