E minor
Notes, signature and the chords of the key
E minor uses 1 sharp (F♯). Its relative major is G major. The scale is E – F♯ – G – A – B – C – D.
| Degree | Chord | Root frequency |
|---|---|---|
| i | E minor | 329.63 Hz |
| ii° | F♯ diminished | 369.99 Hz |
| III | G major | 392.00 Hz |
| iv | A minor | 440.00 Hz |
| v | B minor | 493.88 Hz |
| VI | C major | 523.25 Hz |
| VII | D major | 587.33 Hz |
Tonic note page: E4. Matching scale page: E minor scale.
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E minor questions
How many sharps or flats are in E minor?
1 sharp (F♯).
What is the relative major of E minor?
G 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.