F♯ minor scale on piano
The F♯ minor scale uses the notes F♯ - G♯ - A - B - C♯ - D - E and has 3 sharps. This page shows the natural minor scale.
Numbers on the keys are right-hand fingers (1 = thumb, 5 = little finger).
F♯ minor scale fingering
| Hand | F♯ | G♯ | A | B | C♯ | D | E | F♯ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Left hand | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Practice each hand alone, slowly, until the thumb crossing feels smooth. Then play hands together at a tempo where you make no mistakes, and raise it a little each day.
Chords in F♯ minor
Build a triad on every note of the scale and you get the seven chords that belong to this key:
| Degree | Chord | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| i | F♯ minor | F♯ - A - C♯ |
| ii° | G♯ diminished | G♯ - B - D |
| III | A major | A - C♯ - E |
| iv | B minor | B - D - F♯ |
| v | C♯ minor | C♯ - E - G♯ |
| VI | D major | D - F♯ - A |
| VII | E major | E - G♯ - B |
The most common progression in pop music in this key is F♯m - C♯m - D - Bm (i - v - VI - iv).
Relative key
A major is the relative major of F♯ minor. Both scales use the same notes; they simply start on a different note, which changes the mood.
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the F♯ minor scale?
F♯ minor: F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯.
How many sharps or flats are in F♯ minor?
F♯ minor has 3 sharps (F♯, G♯, C♯).
What is the relative major of F♯ minor?
A major. It shares the same notes and key signature as F♯ minor.