Chords in the Key of F♯ minor
F♯ minor has 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯). Its seven chords are F♯m, G♯°, A, Bm, C♯m, D, E, and the major C♯ (from the harmonic minor) is often used as the V chord. The relative major is A major.
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F♯ minor scale
F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D – E. Key signature: 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).
All chords in F♯ minor
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | F♯m | F♯ – A – C♯ | F♯m7 | F♯ – A – C♯ – E | tonic (home) |
| ii° | G♯° | G♯ – B – D | G♯m7♭5 | G♯ – B – D – F♯ | subdominant |
| III | A | A – C♯ – E | Amaj7 | A – C♯ – E – G♯ | relative major |
| iv | Bm | B – D – F♯ | Bm7 | B – D – F♯ – A | subdominant |
| v | C♯m | C♯ – E – G♯ | C♯m7 | C♯ – E – G♯ – B | dominant (minor) |
| VI | D | D – F♯ – A | Dmaj7 | D – F♯ – A – C♯ | submediant |
| VII | E | E – G♯ – B | E7 | E – G♯ – B – D | subtonic |
In minor keys the v chord (C♯m) is often replaced by a major V (C♯: C♯ – E♯ – G♯). It borrows the raised 7th (E♯) from the harmonic minor scale and pulls strongly back to F♯m.
Common chord progressions in F♯ minor
| Numerals | Chords in F♯ minor |
|---|---|
| i – VI – III – VII | F♯m – D – A – E |
| i – VII – VI – VII | F♯m – E – D – E |
| i – iv – VI – V | F♯m – Bm – D – C♯ |
| i – iv – v – i | F♯m – Bm – C♯m – F♯m |
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Related keys
- Relative major: A major (same notes, different home chord).
- Parallel major: F♯ major (same root; borrow chords from it for colour).
- Neighbouring keys on the circle of fifths: B minor and C♯ minor, one accidental away, for smooth key changes.
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Quick answers
What chords are in the key of F♯ minor?
The chords in F♯ minor are F♯m, G♯°, A, Bm, C♯m, D, E, plus C♯ as a major V chord. As 7th chords: F♯m7, G♯m7♭5, Amaj7, Bm7, C♯m7, Dmaj7, E7.
How many sharps are in F♯ minor?
F♯ minor has 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).
What is the relative major of F♯ minor?
A major. Both keys use the same notes and key signature (3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯)).
What is the v chord in F♯ minor?
The natural v chord is C♯m (C♯ – E – G♯); most songs use the major V, C♯ (C♯ – E♯ – G♯).