Chords in the Key of F♯ major
F♯ major has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯). Its seven chords are F♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯, D♯m, E♯°. The relative minor is D♯ minor.
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F♯ major scale
F♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B – C♯ – D♯ – E♯ (also written as G♭ major). Key signature: 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯).
All chords in F♯ major
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | F♯ | F♯ – A♯ – C♯ | F♯maj7 | F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ | tonic (home) |
| ii | G♯m | G♯ – B – D♯ | G♯m7 | G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯ | subdominant |
| iii | A♯m | A♯ – C♯ – E♯ | A♯m7 | A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯ | tonic substitute |
| IV | B | B – D♯ – F♯ | Bmaj7 | B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯ | subdominant |
| V | C♯ | C♯ – E♯ – G♯ | C♯7 | C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B | dominant |
| vi | D♯m | D♯ – F♯ – A♯ | D♯m7 | D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ | relative minor / tonic substitute |
| vii° | E♯° | E♯ – G♯ – B | E♯m7♭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♯ – D♯m – B |
| vi – IV – I – V | D♯m – B – F♯ – C♯ |
| I – vi – IV – V | F♯ – D♯m – B – C♯ |
| ii – V – I | G♯m – 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 D♭ 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♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯, D♯m, E♯°. As 7th chords: F♯maj7, G♯m7, A♯m7, Bmaj7, C♯7, D♯m7, E♯m7♭5.
How many sharps are in F♯ major?
F♯ major has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯). It is also written as G♭ major.
What is the relative minor of F♯ major?
D♯ minor. Both keys use the same notes and key signature (6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯)).
What is the V chord in F♯ major?
C♯ (C♯ – E♯ – G♯). As a 7th chord: C♯7.