What are the chords in F♯ major?

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

What is the relative key of F♯ major?

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

F♯ major has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯) in its key signature. Its scale is F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E♯ and its relative key is D♯ minor.

PatternW – W – H – W – W – W – H(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	Major third
4	B	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	C♯	Dominant	Perfect fifth
6	D♯	Submediant	Major sixth
7	E♯	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 F♯ major have?: F♯ major has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯).
What are the chords in F♯ major?: The chords on the seven degrees are F♯, G♯m, A♯m, B, C♯, D♯m, E♯dim.
What is the relative key of F♯ major?: It is D♯ 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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