Chords in the Key of F major
F major has 1 flat (B♭). Its seven chords are F, Gm, Am, B♭, C, Dm, E°. The relative minor is D minor.
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F major scale
F – G – A – B♭ – C – D – E. Key signature: 1 flat (B♭).
All chords in F major
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | F | F – A – C | Fmaj7 | F – A – C – E | tonic (home) |
| ii | Gm | G – B♭ – D | Gm7 | G – B♭ – D – F | subdominant |
| iii | Am | A – C – E | Am7 | A – C – E – G | tonic substitute |
| IV | B♭ | B♭ – D – F | B♭maj7 | B♭ – D – F – A | subdominant |
| V | C | C – E – G | C7 | C – E – G – B♭ | dominant |
| vi | Dm | D – F – A | Dm7 | D – F – A – C | relative minor / tonic substitute |
| vii° | E° | E – G – B♭ | Em7♭5 | E – G – B♭ – D | dominant (leading-tone chord) |
Common chord progressions in F major
| Numerals | Chords in F major |
|---|---|
| I – V – vi – IV | F – C – Dm – B♭ |
| vi – IV – I – V | Dm – B♭ – F – C |
| I – vi – IV – V | F – Dm – B♭ – C |
| ii – V – I | Gm – C – F |
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Related keys
- Relative minor: D minor (same notes, different home chord).
- Parallel minor: F minor (same root; borrow chords from it for colour).
- Neighbouring keys on the circle of fifths: B♭ major and C major, one accidental away, for smooth key changes.
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Quick answers
What chords are in the key of F major?
The chords in F major are F, Gm, Am, B♭, C, Dm, E°. As 7th chords: Fmaj7, Gm7, Am7, B♭maj7, C7, Dm7, Em7♭5.
How many flats are in F major?
F major has 1 flat (B♭).
What is the relative minor of F major?
D minor. Both keys use the same notes and key signature (1 flat (B♭)).
What is the V chord in F major?
C (C – E – G). As a 7th chord: C7.