Key of F# Minor for 4-string Domra — Chords & Scale

Q: What notes are in the key of F# Minor?

The key of F# Minor contains: F#, G#, A, B, C#, D, E.

Q: What chords are in the key of F# Minor?

Diatonic chords: F#m, G#dim, A, Bm, C#m, D, E. Each chord serves a tonic, subdominant, or dominant function.

Q: What is the relative key of F# Minor?

The relative key is A Major. It contains the same notes but with a different tonal center.

Q: How to identify F# Minor by ear?

Play the tonic chord (F#m) — if it sounds like "home" and resolution, you're in the right key. A V→I cadence confirms the tonal center.

Key map on fretboard

Музыкальный контекст

АккордF# MinorТрезвучие

АрпеджиоF# Minor arpeggioТрезвучие

ГаммаF# Minor Scale7 нот

ЛадF# Aeolian

ТональностьF# MinorМинорная тональность

ПрогрессияAndalusian cadenceМинорная последовательность

Показывает, как текущий элемент связан с ладом, тональностью и используется в музыке.

Theory

General Info

Name: F# Minor
Type: Minor (natural)
Tonic: F#
Key signature: 3 sharps (F, G, C)
Relative key: A MajorRelative
Parallel key: F# MajorParallel
Description: Complete reference for the key of F# Minor: diatonic chords, fretboard scale, common progressions and related keys.

Key Composition

Degrees, notes & intervals: 1F#root
2G#major 2nd
3Aminor 3rd
4Bperfect 4th
5C#perfect 5th
6Dminor 6th
7Eminor 7th

Key Construction

Interval formula: F#
1
G#
½
A
1
B
1
C#
½
D
1
E
Explanation: A minor key is built on the natural minor scale: whole step, half step, two whole steps, half step, two whole steps. Its character comes from the lowered 3rd, 6th and 7th degrees.

How the Key Feels

Key character: Sad and refined key. Three sharps create a deep, introspective sound.

Harmonic Functions

TTonici (F#m), III (A), VI (D)

SSubdominantii° (G#dim), iv (Bm)

DDominantv (C#m), VII (E)

Overview: Tonic is the center of the key, a point of rest and stability. Subdominant creates movement away from tonic, building tension. Dominant provides maximum pull toward tonic, seeking resolution. The harmonic motion T→S→D→T is the core principle of tonal music.

Chords by Degree

iF#mminorF#Tonic ii°G#dimdimG#Subdominant IIIAmajorATonic ivBmminorBSubdominant vC#mminorC#Dominant VIDmajorDTonic VIIEmajorEDominant

Tensions & Resolutions

bVIIEE

iF#F#

In natural minor — a whole step to tonic, weaker pull than in major. Raising VII (harmonic minor) creates a leading tone.

iiG#G#

iF#F#

2nd degree pulls down to the tonic — a characteristic minor resolution.

Harmonic Context

Tonal patterns & principles: F# Minor is a classic minor key. Natural, harmonic and melodic minor provide different chord sets, so minor allows more variety.
Natural progressions
i–VI–III–VII
F#m—D—A—E
natural minor i–VII–VI–V
F#m—E—D—C#
Andalusian cadence
Cadences
VC#C#
iF#F#
Authentic cadence with a major dominant (raised VII) — confirms the minor center.
ivBB
VC#C#
iF#F#
Full cadence — the most convincing ending in minor.

Connections & Usage

Suitable Chords

Overview: Key chords grouped by stability. Use stable chords for support, characteristic ones — for motion and color.

Stable (tonic)

F#mi AIII DVI

Movement (subdominant)

G#dimii°Bmiv

Tension (dominant)

C#mv EVII

Circle of Fifths

Relative key: F#m
Dominant: E
Subdominant: D
Key signature: 3#

Usage & Practice

Application in Music

Minor keys create a reflective, dramatic or melancholic mood.
Foundation of rock ballads, metal, R&B and many classical works.
The i–VI–III–VII progression is a characteristic minor pattern in modern music.
Minor melodies are perceived as deep and emotionally rich.

Practice

Play the tonic chord (F#m) and memorize the feeling of "home" — this is the tonal center.
Alternate F#m and C#m (I–V) to feel the dominant's pull toward tonic.
Add G#dim (IV): play the cadence G#dim–C#m–F#m to hear the full functional cycle.
Sing the key's scale, emphasizing degrees I, III and V — these are the anchor notes.
Improvise a melody starting and ending on the tonic to reinforce the sense of center.

Key map on fretboard

Музыкальный контекст

АккордF# MinorТрезвучие

АрпеджиоF# Minor arpeggioТрезвучие

ГаммаF# Minor Scale7 нот

ЛадF# Aeolian

ТональностьF# MinorМинорная тональность

ПрогрессияAndalusian cadenceМинорная последовательность

Показывает, как текущий элемент связан с ладом, тональностью и используется в музыке.

Theory

General Info

Name: F# Minor
Type: Minor (natural)
Tonic: F#
Key signature: 3 sharps (F, G, C)
Relative key: A MajorRelative
Parallel key: F# MajorParallel
Description: Complete reference for the key of F# Minor: diatonic chords, fretboard scale, common progressions and related keys.

Key Composition

Degrees, notes & intervals: 1F#root
2G#major 2nd
3Aminor 3rd
4Bperfect 4th
5C#perfect 5th
6Dminor 6th
7Eminor 7th

Key Construction

Interval formula: F#
1
G#
½
A
1
B
1
C#
½
D
1
E
Explanation: A minor key is built on the natural minor scale: whole step, half step, two whole steps, half step, two whole steps. Its character comes from the lowered 3rd, 6th and 7th degrees.

How the Key Feels

Key character: Sad and refined key. Three sharps create a deep, introspective sound.

Harmonic Functions

TTonici (F#m), III (A), VI (D)

SSubdominantii° (G#dim), iv (Bm)

DDominantv (C#m), VII (E)

Overview: Tonic is the center of the key, a point of rest and stability. Subdominant creates movement away from tonic, building tension. Dominant provides maximum pull toward tonic, seeking resolution. The harmonic motion T→S→D→T is the core principle of tonal music.

Chords by Degree

iF#mminorF#Tonic ii°G#dimdimG#Subdominant IIIAmajorATonic ivBmminorBSubdominant vC#mminorC#Dominant VIDmajorDTonic VIIEmajorEDominant

Tensions & Resolutions

bVIIEE

iF#F#

In natural minor — a whole step to tonic, weaker pull than in major. Raising VII (harmonic minor) creates a leading tone.

iiG#G#

iF#F#

2nd degree pulls down to the tonic — a characteristic minor resolution.

Harmonic Context

Tonal patterns & principles: F# Minor is a classic minor key. Natural, harmonic and melodic minor provide different chord sets, so minor allows more variety.
Natural progressions
i–VI–III–VII
F#m—D—A—E
natural minor i–VII–VI–V
F#m—E—D—C#
Andalusian cadence
Cadences
VC#C#
iF#F#
Authentic cadence with a major dominant (raised VII) — confirms the minor center.
ivBB
VC#C#
iF#F#
Full cadence — the most convincing ending in minor.

Connections & Usage

Suitable Chords

Overview: Key chords grouped by stability. Use stable chords for support, characteristic ones — for motion and color.

Stable (tonic)

F#mi AIII DVI

Movement (subdominant)

G#dimii°Bmiv

Tension (dominant)

C#mv EVII

Circle of Fifths

Relative key: F#m
Dominant: E
Subdominant: D
Key signature: 3#

Usage & Practice

Application in Music

Minor keys create a reflective, dramatic or melancholic mood.
Foundation of rock ballads, metal, R&B and many classical works.
The i–VI–III–VII progression is a characteristic minor pattern in modern music.
Minor melodies are perceived as deep and emotionally rich.

Practice

Play the tonic chord (F#m) and memorize the feeling of "home" — this is the tonal center.
Alternate F#m and C#m (I–V) to feel the dominant's pull toward tonic.
Add G#dim (IV): play the cadence G#dim–C#m–F#m to hear the full functional cycle.
Sing the key's scale, emphasizing degrees I, III and V — these are the anchor notes.
Improvise a melody starting and ending on the tonic to reinforce the sense of center.

Chords & Arpeggios

Scales & Modes

Harmony & Theory

Tools & Practice

Key of F# Minor

Key map on fretboard

Музыкальный контекст

Theory

General Info

Key Composition

Key Construction

How the Key Feels

Harmonic Functions

Chords by Degree

Tensions & Resolutions

Harmonic Context

Connections & Usage

Suitable Chords

Related Scales

Related Modes

Related Keys

Circle of Fifths

Usage & Practice

Application in Music

Practice

See Also

Frequently Asked Questions

Key of F# Minor

Key map on fretboard

Музыкальный контекст

Theory

General Info

Key Composition

Key Construction

How the Key Feels

Harmonic Functions

Chords by Degree

Tensions & Resolutions

Harmonic Context

Connections & Usage

Suitable Chords

Related Scales

Related Modes

Related Keys

Circle of Fifths

Usage & Practice

Application in Music

Practice

See Also

Frequently Asked Questions