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Key of F♯ major

F♯ major is spelled F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, F. Signature: 6 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯ A♯ E♯).

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F♯ major

Notes, signature and the chords of the key

F♯ major uses 6 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯ A♯ E♯). Its relative minor is E♭ minor. The scale is F♯ – G♯ – A♯ – B – C♯ – D♯ – F.

DegreeChordRoot frequency
IF♯ major369.99 Hz
iiG♯ minor415.30 Hz
iiiA♯ minor466.16 Hz
IVB major493.88 Hz
VC♯ major554.37 Hz
viD♯ minor622.25 Hz
vii°F diminished698.46 Hz

Tonic note page: F♯4. Matching scale page: F♯ major scale.

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FAQ

F♯ major questions

How many sharps or flats are in F♯ major?

6 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯ A♯ E♯).

What is the relative minor of F♯ major?

E♭ 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.