Chords in the key of F♯
The key of F♯ major has seven chords: F♯ · G♯m · A♯m · B · C♯ · D♯m · E♯dim. Tap any chord to hear it.
Keys lit: the F♯ major scale. Tap a chord to light its notes.
The F♯ major chord chart
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | F♯ | F♯ A♯ C♯ | F♯maj7 (Imaj7) | Tonic: home |
| ii | G♯m | G♯ B D♯ | G♯m7 (ii7) | Pre-dominant |
| iii | A♯m | A♯ C♯ E♯ | A♯m7 (iii7) | Tonic substitute |
| IV | B | B D♯ F♯ | Bmaj7 (IVmaj7) | Subdominant |
| V | C♯ | C♯ E♯ G♯ | C♯7 (V7) | Dominant: pulls home |
| vi | D♯m | D♯ F♯ A♯ | D♯m7 (vi7) | Relative minor |
| vii° | E♯dim | E♯ G♯ B | E♯m7♭5 (viiø7) | Leading-tone chord |
Key of F♯ at a glance
- Scale: F♯ G♯ A♯ B C♯ D♯ E♯
- Key signature: 6 sharps (F♯ major) — enharmonic with G♭ major, 6 flats (F♯ G♯ A♯ C♯ D♯ E♯)
- Major chords: F♯, B, C♯
- Minor chords: G♯m, A♯m, D♯m
- Diminished: E♯dim
- Relative minor: D♯ minor
The pattern of chord qualities is the same in every major key: major, minor, minor, major, major, minor, diminished. It comes from stacking every other note of the scale on each degree.
Common progressions in F♯
| Progression | Chords in F♯ | Play |
|---|---|---|
| I–V–vi–IV (pop) | F♯ – C♯ – D♯m – B | |
| I–IV–V (rock and folk) | F♯ – B – C♯ – F♯ | |
| I–vi–IV–V (50s) | F♯ – D♯m – B – C♯ | |
| ii–V–I (jazz) | G♯m – C♯ – F♯ – F♯ | |
| vi–IV–I–V (sensitive) | D♯m – B – F♯ – C♯ |
More ideas by mood: pop, sad and jazz chord progressions, or loop your own in the chord progression generator.
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Questions
What chords are in the key of F♯?
The key of F♯ major has seven chords: F♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯, D♯m, E♯dim. In Roman numerals that is I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi and vii°.
What are the I, IV and V chords in F♯?
F♯ (I), B (IV) and C♯ (V). These three major chords can harmonise most simple melodies in F♯ major.
What is the relative minor of F♯ major?
D♯ minor. It uses the same notes and key signature (6 sharps (F♯ major) — enharmonic with G♭ major, 6 flats), starting on the sixth degree, D♯.
What notes are in the F♯ major scale?
F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E♯, then F♯ again an octave higher.