What are the chords in A major?

The chords on the seven degrees are A, Bm, C♯m, D, E, F♯m, G♯dim.

What is the relative key of A major?

It is F♯ minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

A major has 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯) in its key signature. Its scale is A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G♯ and its relative key is F♯ minor.

PatternW – W – H – W – W – W – H(W = whole step, H = half step)

Note names

Degree	Note	Name	Interval from the tonic
1	A	Tonic	Unison
2	B	Supertonic	Major second
3	C♯	Mediant	Major third
4	D	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	E	Dominant	Perfect fifth
6	F♯	Submediant	Major sixth
7	G♯	Leading tone	Major seventh

Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.

How many sharps or flats does A major have?: A major has 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).
What are the chords in A major?: The chords on the seven degrees are A, Bm, C♯m, D, E, F♯m, G♯dim.
What is the relative key of A major?: It is F♯ minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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