B minor
Notes, signature and the chords of the key
B minor uses 2 sharps (F♯ C♯). Its relative major is D major. The scale is B – C♯ – D – E – F♯ – G – A.
| Degree | Chord | Root frequency |
|---|---|---|
| i | B minor | 493.88 Hz |
| ii° | C♯ diminished | 554.37 Hz |
| III | D major | 587.33 Hz |
| iv | E minor | 659.26 Hz |
| v | F♯ minor | 739.99 Hz |
| VI | G major | 783.99 Hz |
| VII | A major | 880.00 Hz |
Tonic note page: B4. Matching scale page: B minor scale.
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B minor questions
How many sharps or flats are in B minor?
2 sharps (F♯ C♯).
What is the relative major of B minor?
D 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.