What are the chords in F♯ minor?

The chords on the seven degrees are F♯m, G♯dim, A, Bm, C♯m, 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 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯) 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 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).
What are the chords in F♯ minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are F♯m, G♯dim, A, Bm, C♯m, 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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