Chords in the Key of F# major

The key of F# major has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯). Its chords are F♯ · G♯m · A♯m · B · C♯ · D♯m · E♯dim, and most songs are built around F♯ · B · C♯ · D♯m.

Chords in F# major

Degree	Chord	Type
I	F♯	major
ii	G♯m	minor
iii	A♯m	minor
IV	B	major
V	C♯	major
vi	D♯m	minor
vii°	E♯dim	diminished
V7	C♯7	dominant 7th — often used instead of V

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Chords in the key of F# major — guitar chord charts for F#, G#m, A#m, B, C#, D#m, E#dim — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

I–V–vi–IV (the pop progression)

F♯C♯D♯m B

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vi–IV–I–V (emotional ballad)

D♯m B F♯C♯

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I–vi–IV–V (50s progression)

F♯D♯m B C♯

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Canon progression (Pachelbel)

F♯C♯D♯m A♯m B F♯B C♯

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Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 2 + E major shapes → sounds in F# major
Capo on fret 4 + D major shapes → sounds in F# major
Capo on fret 6 + C major shapes → sounds in F# major

Related keys and scales

Relative key: Eb minor — same key signature.

A half step up: G major · a half step down: F major

Scales: F♯ major scale · F♯ major pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of F# major?

The diatonic chords of F# major are F#, G#m, A#m, B, C#, D#m, E#dim. Most songs revolve around F#, B, C#, D#m, and C#7 shows up often too.

How can I play in F# major more easily on guitar?

With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 2 + E major shapes, capo 4 + D major shapes, capo 6 + C major shapes.

How many sharps or flats does F# major have?

6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯). Its relative key, Eb minor, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to F# major?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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