F# Minor

The F# minor key is built on the F# natural minor scale and borrows notes and chords from related modes like F# Dorian and F# Phrygian.

C
G
D
VI
A
III
E
VII
B
F#
Db
Ab
Eb
Bb
F
Am
Em
Bm
iv
F#m
i
C#m
v
G#m
D#m
Bbm
Fm
Cm
Gm
Dm
Key signature
3 (F#, C#, G#)
Relative major
Neighboring keys

Chords in this key

  • i
  • ii°
  • III
  • iv
  • v
  • VI
  • VII

Common chord progressions

  • Natural minori – VI – III – VII
  • Minor three-chordi – iv – v
  • Minor popi – VI – iv – V7
  • Minor cadenceii° – V7 – i

In F# Minor, the v is often played as a major V7 for a stronger pull to the tonic.

Borrowed chords

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

  • V
  • V7
  • IV
  • bII
  • III+
  • vii°

Modes on this root

Same root as F# Minor, different flavor.

Songs in F# Minor

Open the F# Minor songs page