Chords in the key of F# major

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

Quick answer

The chords in F# major are F#, G#m, A#m, B, C#, D#m, E#dim (I ii iii IV V vi vii°).

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Key signature6 sharps

Relative minorD# minor

ScaleF# G# A# B C# D# E#

Major pentatonicF# G# A# C# D#

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The chords in the key of F# major

The seven chords in F# major are F#, G#m, A#m, B, C#, D#m, E#dim. As seventh chords they're F#maj7, G#m7, A#m7, Bmaj7, C#7, D#m7, E#m7b5. They all use only notes from the F# major scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in F# major with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	I	F#	F#maj7
2	ii	G#m	G#m7
3	iii	A#m	A#m7
4	IV	B	Bmaj7
5	V	C#	C#7
6	vi	D#m	D#m7
7	vii°	E#dim	E#m7b5

Popular progressions in F# major

Common chord progressions played in F# major
Progression	Numerals	Chords in F#
The pop axis	I V vi IV	F# C# D#m B
Sensitive pop	vi IV I V	D#m B F# C#
50s doo-wop	I vi IV V	F# D#m B C#
Uplift	I IV vi V	F# B D#m C#
Floating pop	IV I V vi	B F# C# D#m
Canon	I V vi iii IV I IV V	F# C# D#m A#m B F# B C#
Mixolydian rock	I bVII IV I	F# E B F#
Three-chord rock	I IV V IV	F# B C# B

F# major on the circle of fifths

F# major has 6 sharps. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are B major and Db major. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative minor, D# minor, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over F# major

Use the F# major scale (F# G# A# B C# D# E#) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the F# major pentatonic (F# G# A# C# D#).

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# major?

The chords in F# major are F#, G#m, A#m, B, C#, D#m, E#dim.

What is the relative minor of F# major?

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

How many sharps or flats are in F# major?

F# major has 6 sharps.

What notes are in the F# major scale?

The F# major scale is F# G# A# B C# D# E#.

Last updated November 14, 2026.