What are the chords in F minor?

The chords on the seven degrees are Fm, Gdim, A♭, B♭m, Cm, D♭, E♭.

What is the relative key of F minor?

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

F minor has 4 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭) in its key signature. Its scale is F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭ and its relative key is A♭ major.

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

Note names

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

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

How many sharps or flats does F minor have?: F minor has 4 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭).
What are the chords in F minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are Fm, Gdim, A♭, B♭m, Cm, D♭, E♭.
What is the relative key of F minor?: It is A♭ 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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