A minor
Notes, signature and the chords of the key
A minor uses no sharps or flats. Its relative major is C major. The scale is A – B – C – D – E – F – G.
| Degree | Chord | Root frequency |
|---|---|---|
| i | A minor | 440.00 Hz |
| ii° | B diminished | 493.88 Hz |
| III | C major | 523.25 Hz |
| iv | D minor | 587.33 Hz |
| v | E minor | 659.26 Hz |
| VI | F major | 698.46 Hz |
| VII | G major | 783.99 Hz |
Tonic note page: A4. Matching scale page: A minor scale.
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A minor questions
How many sharps or flats are in A minor?
No sharps or flats.
What is the relative major of A minor?
C major, which shares this signature.
Are these chord qualities for the harmonic minor?
No. Minor keys on this page use the natural minor, so the v chord is minor. Harmonic and melodic minor are a later batch.