Chords in the key of F# major
The F# major scale is F# – G# – A# – B – C# – D# – E#. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (uppercase for major, lowercase for minor).
7th chords in F# major
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in F# major
- I–IV–VF#BC#
- I–V–vi–IVF#C#EbmB
- I–vi–IV–VF#EbmBC#
- vi–IV–I–VEbmBF#C#
- ii–V–IAbm7C#7F#maj7
- 12-bar bluesF#7F#7F#7F#7B7B7F#7F#7
- I–V–IVF#C#B
- Canon progressionF#C#EbmBbmBF#BC#
Questions
What chords are in the key of F# major?
The chords in F# major are F#, G#m, A#m, B, C#, D#m and E#dim.
Which chords in F# major are major and which are minor?
Major: F#, B and C#. Minor: G#m, A#m and D#m. E#dim is diminished.
What is the relative minor of F# major?
Eb minor. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on Eb.
How can I play in F# major with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 2 and play the open chords of E major: E, F#m, G#m, A, B and C#m.