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Key of F major

F major is spelled F, G, A, A♯, C, D, E. Signature: 1 flat (B♭).

  • 1 flat
  • Relative D
  • Play the scale

F major

Notes, signature and the chords of the key

F major uses 1 flat (B♭). Its relative minor is D minor. The scale is F – G – A – A♯ – C – D – E.

DegreeChordRoot frequency
IF major349.23 Hz
iiG minor392.00 Hz
iiiA minor440.00 Hz
IVA♯ major466.16 Hz
VC major523.25 Hz
viD minor587.33 Hz
vii°E diminished659.26 Hz

Tonic note page: F4. Matching scale page: F major scale.

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FAQ

F major questions

How many sharps or flats are in F major?

1 flat (B♭).

What is the relative minor of F major?

D minor, 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.