F# Major

The F# major key is built on the F# major scale and borrows notes and chords from related modes like F# Mixolydian and F# Lydian.

C
G
D
A
E
B
IV
F#
I
Db
V
Ab
Eb
Bb
F
Am
Em
Bm
F#m
C#m
G#m
ii
D#m
vi
Bbm
iii
Fm
Cm
Gm
Dm
Key signature
6 (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#)
Relative minor
Neighboring keys

Chords in this key

  • I
  • ii
  • iii
  • IV
  • V
  • vi
  • vii°

Common chord progressions

  • Pop progressionI – V – vi – IV
  • Three-chord songI – IV – V
  • '50s doo-wopI – vi – IV – V
  • Jazz cadenceii – V – I

Borrowed chords

Chords borrowed into F# Major from outside for extra color.

  • V7/V
  • V7/ii
  • V7/vi
  • bIII
  • bVI
  • bVII
  • V7
  • Isus4
  • Vsus4

Modes on this root

Same root as F# Major, different flavor.

Songs in F# Major

Open the F# Major songs page