What are the chords in B minor?

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

What is the relative key of B minor?

It is D major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

B minor has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯) in its key signature. Its scale is B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, A and its relative key is D major.

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

Note names

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

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

How many sharps or flats does B minor have?: B minor has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯).
What are the chords in B minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are Bm, C♯dim, D, Em, F♯m, G, A.
What is the relative key of B minor?: It is D major: 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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