The key of F major has 1 flat (B♭). The notes of the scale are F, G, A, B♭, C, D, E and its diatonic chords are F, Gm, Am, Bb, C, Dm, E°.
F major scale
F major scale: F · G · A · B♭ · C · D · E · F
Step: F W G W A H B♭ W C W D W E H F
The chords (triads)
| Degree | Symbol | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | F tonic | F A C | |
| ii | Gm subdominant | G B♭ D | |
| iii | Am tonic | A C E | |
| IV | Bb subdominant | B♭ D F | |
| V | C dominant | C E G | |
| vi | Dm tonic | D F A | |
| vii° | E° dominant | E G B♭ |
Seventh chords
| Degree | Symbol | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | F7M | F A C E | |
| ii | Gm7 | G B♭ D F | |
| iii | Am7 | A C E G | |
| IV | Bb7M | B♭ D F A | |
| V | C7 | C E G B♭ | |
| vi | Dm7 | D F A C | |
| viiø | Em7(b5) | E G B♭ D |
Common progressions in F major
- F – C – Dm – Bb (I – V – vi – IV)
- F – Dm – Bb – C (I – vi – IV – V)
- Gm – C – F (ii – V – I)
- F – Bb – C – F (I – IV – V – I)
Relative key
The relative minor of F major is D minor: same notes and chords, starting from D.
Chords in other keys
Major keys: C major · G major · D major · A major · E major · B major · F♯ major · G♭ major · D♭ major · A♭ major · E♭ major · B♭ major · F major
Minor keys: A minor · E minor · B minor · F♯ minor · C♯ minor · G♯ minor · E♭ minor · B♭ minor · F minor · C minor · G minor · D minor
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Frequently asked questions
What chords are in the key of F major?
F, Gm, Am, Bb, C, Dm, E°. With sevenths: F7M, Gm7, Am7, Bb7M, C7, Dm7, Em7(b5).
How many sharps or flats does F major have?
The key of F major has 1 flat (B♭).
What is the relative minor of F major?
D minor, which uses the same notes.