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 F#m, G#dim, A, Bm, C#m, D, E (i ii° III iv v VI VII).

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Key signature3 sharps

Relative majorA major

ScaleF# G# A B C# D E

Minor pentatonicF# A B C# E

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The chords in the key of F# minor

The seven chords in F# minor are F#m, G#dim, A, Bm, C#m, D, E. As seventh chords they're F#m7, G#m7b5, Amaj7, Bm7, C#m7, Dmaj7, E7. 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	F#m	F#m7
2	ii°	G#dim	G#m7b5
3	III	A	Amaj7
4	iv	Bm	Bm7
5	v	C#m	C#m7
6	VI	D	Dmaj7
7	VII	E	E7

Popular progressions in F# minor

Common chord progressions played in F# minor
Progression	Numerals	Chords in F#
Minor ii–V–i	iiø7 V7 i7	G#m7b5 C#7 F#m7
Aeolian march	i VI VII i	F#m D E F#m
Phrygian menace	i bII i bII	F#m G F#m G
Minor three-chord	i iv v i	F#m Bm C#m F#m
Andalusian cadence	i VII VI V	F#m E D C#
Minor pop	i VI III VII	F#m D A E
Minor circle	i iv VII III	F#m Bm E A
Minor rock loop	i VII VI VII	F#m E D E

F# minor on the circle of fifths

F# minor has 3 sharps. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are B minor and C# minor. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative major, A major, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over F# minor

Use the F# minor 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# minor pentatonic (F# A B C# E). For a bluesy edge, add the blue note with the F# blues scale (F# A B C C# E).

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 F#m, G#dim, A, Bm, C#m, D, E.

What is the relative major of F# minor?

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

How many sharps or flats are in F# minor?

F# minor has 3 sharps.

What notes are in the F# minor scale?

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

Last updated November 14, 2026.