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Key

Key of F♯ minor

F♯ minor is spelled G♭, A♭, A, B, D♭, D, E. Signature: 3 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯).

  • 3 sharps
  • Relative A
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F♯ minor

Notes, signature and the chords of the key

F♯ minor uses 3 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯). Its relative major is A major. The scale is G♭ – A♭ – A – B – D♭ – D – E.

DegreeChordRoot frequency
iG♭ minor369.99 Hz
ii°A♭ diminished415.30 Hz
IIIA major440.00 Hz
ivB minor493.88 Hz
vD♭ minor554.37 Hz
VID major587.33 Hz
VIIE major659.26 Hz

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

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FAQ

F♯ minor questions

How many sharps or flats are in F♯ minor?

3 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯).

What is the relative major of F♯ minor?

A 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.