Chords in the Key of F# minor

The key of F# minor has 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯). Its chords are F♯m · G♯dim · A · Bm · C♯m · D · E, and most songs are built around F♯m · Bm · C♯m · D.

Chords in F# minor

Degree	Chord	Type
i	F♯m	minor
ii°	G♯dim	diminished
III	A	major
iv	Bm	minor
v	C♯m	minor
VI	D	major
VII	E	major
V7 (harmonic minor)	C♯7	dominant 7th — common right before returning to i in minor songs

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

Common chord progressions

i–VI–III–VII (minor pop)

F♯m D A E

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i–iv–v–i

F♯m Bm C♯m F♯m

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i–VII–VI–VII

F♯m E D E

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i–iv–V7–i (minor cadence)

F♯mBmC♯7F♯m

Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 2 + E minor shapes → sounds in F# minor
Capo on fret 4 + D minor shapes → sounds in F# minor

Related keys and scales

Relative key: A major — same key signature.

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

Scales: F♯ natural minor scale · F♯ minor pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of F# minor?

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

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

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

How many sharps or flats does F# minor have?

3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯). Its relative key, A major, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to F# minor?

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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