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Key of F major
F major has 1 flat (B♭) in its key signature. Its scale is F, G, A, B♭, C, D, E and its relative key is D minor.
- 1F
- 2G
- 3A
- 4B♭
- 5C
- 6D
- 7E
PatternW – W – H – W – W – W – H(W = whole step, H = half step)
The F scales
- F majorF G A B♭ C D E
- F major pentatonicF G A C D
- F major bluesF G A♭ A C D
Degrees and intervals
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval from the tonic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | Tonic | Unison |
| 2 | G | Supertonic | Major second |
| 3 | A | Mediant | Major third |
| 4 | B♭ | Subdominant | Perfect fourth |
| 5 | C | Dominant | Perfect fifth |
| 6 | D | Submediant | Major sixth |
| 7 | E | Leading tone | Major seventh |
Triads in the key
Seventh chords in the key
The modes of the scale
Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.
- F IonianF G A B♭ C D E
- G DorianG A B♭ C D E F
- A PhrygianA B♭ C D E F G
- B♭ LydianB♭ C D E F G A
- C MixolydianC D E F G A B♭
- D AeolianD E F G A B♭ C
- E LocrianE F G A B♭ C D
On the circle of fifths
Frequently asked questions
- How many sharps or flats does F major have?
- F major has 1 flat (B♭).
- What are the chords in F major?
- The chords on the seven degrees are F, Gm, Am, B♭, C, Dm, Edim.
- What is the relative key of F major?
- It is D minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.
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