Chords in the key of F minor
The F minor scale is F – G – Ab – Bb – C – Db – Eb. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (lowercase for minor, uppercase for major).
7th chords in F minor
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in F minor
- i–iv–VFmBbmC
- Andalusian cadenceFmEbC#C
- i–VI–III–VIIFmC#AbEb
Questions
What chords are in the key of F minor?
The chords in F minor are Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db and Eb, plus C (a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor scale).
Which chords in F minor are major and which are minor?
Major: Ab, Db and Eb. Minor: Fm, Bbm and Cm. Gdim is diminished.
What is the relative major of F minor?
Ab major. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on Ab.
How can I play in F minor with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open chords of E minor: Em, G, Am, Bm, C and D.