F# Harmonic Minor

F#G#ABC#DE#

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

F# Harmonic Minor scale – keys F#, G#, A, B, C#, D, E# highlightedPiano keyboard with keys F#, G#, A, B, C#, D, E# highlighted. F# is the root note.ABDE#F#G#C#

Guitar Fretboard

Guitar fretboard diagram for F# Harmonic MinorScale positions across frets 0–12 with notes E#, F#, G#, A, B, C#, D.EBGDAE357912

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1F#P10
2G#M22
3Am33
4BP45
5C#P57
6Dm68
7E#M711

Diatonic Chords in F# Harmonic Minor

DegreeNumeralChord
1i F#m
2ii° G#dim
3III+ Aaug
4iv Bm
5V C#
6VI D
7vii° E#dim

About F# Harmonic Minor

The F# Harmonic Minor contains 7 notes: F#, G#, A, B, C#, D, E#. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note F#, which gives it its distinctive sound and character. Understanding the interval structure of a scale is essential for improvisation, composition, and recognizing the scale by ear.

The diatonic chords shown above are the chords that occur naturally within this scale. They are formed by stacking thirds from each degree of the scale, and they form the harmonic foundation for music written in this key. Knowing these chords helps you build chord progressions, understand song harmony, and improvise melodies that fit over each chord. Try the Chord Progression Generator to hear how these chords sound together.