Chords in the key of F# minor
The F# minor scale is F# – G# – A – B – C# – D – E. 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–VF#mBmC#
- Andalusian cadenceF#mEDC#
- i–VI–III–VIIF#mDAE
Questions
What chords are in the key of F# minor?
The chords in F# minor are F#m, G#dim, A, Bm, C#m, D and E, plus C# (a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor scale).
Which chords in F# minor are major and which are minor?
Major: A, D and E. Minor: F#m, Bm and C#m. G#dim is diminished.
What is the relative major of F# minor?
A major. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on A.
How can I play in F# minor with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 2 and play the open chords of E minor: Em, G, Am, Bm, C and D.