eBGDAE 123456789101112131415 E F# G# A B C# D E F# A B C# D E F# G# A B D E F# G# A B C# D E G# A B C# D E F# G# A B C# D E F# G# A B C# D E F# G# A B C# D E F#

F# Minor Scale

The F# minor scale has a mysterious, yearning quality that resonates well on guitar. As the relative minor of A major, it's common in alternative rock, metal, and indie music.

Also known as

  • Gb Minor
  • F# Natural Minor
  • Gb Natural Minor
  • F# Aeolian
  • Gb Aeolian

Formula

1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7

Notes

F#G#ABC#DE

Diatonic Chords

These chords are built from the notes of the F# Minor scale. Each degree gets a chord based on the intervals stacked above it.

Explore this scale on the interactive fretboard tool