Chords in the key of F# minor on ukulele
The chords in the key of F# minor are built from the notes of the scale: F#m, G#dim, A, Bm, C#m, D, E. Almost every song in this key uses only these, with the dominant C#7 leading back to F#m.
The chords of the key
- F#mi
- G#dimii°
- AIII
- Bmiv
- C#mv
- C#V
- C#7V7
- DVI
- EVII
| Degree | Chord | Function |
|---|---|---|
| i | F#m | tonic (rest) |
| ii° | G#dim | subdominant (moves away) |
| III | A | tonic (rest) |
| iv | Bm | subdominant (moves away) |
| v | C#m | dominant (tension) |
| V | C# | dominant (tension) |
| V7 | C#7 | dominant (tension) |
| VI | D | subdominant (moves away) |
| VII | E | dominant (tension) |
Common progressions
- Epic minor (i–VI–III–VII): F#m – D – A – E
- Andalusian (i–VII–VI–V): F#m – E – D – C#
To improvise
The F# minor scale works over all these chords. To start with less risk, use the minor pentatonic: five notes that almost never sound wrong in this key.
Relative key: A major, with the same notes and a different home chord.