F♯ Natural minor Scale
The notes of the F♯ Natural minor scale, on a piano and by degree — F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D, E.
About this scale
The F♯ natural minor scale has the notes F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D, E. Its step pattern is W–H–W–W–H–W–W, and the lowered third, sixth and seventh degrees give it its darker, more wistful colour compared with the major scale.
It shares its notes with its relative major. Hear it on the scale finder, and when you solo over it reach for the F♯ minor pentatonic — the same root, five of these notes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the F sharp Natural minor minor scale?
The F♯ natural minor scale is F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D, E. Its formula is W–H–W–W–H–W–W.
What is the relative major of F♯ minor?
The relative major is A major — the same seven notes starting a minor third higher.
Practice it in time & in tune
Run your scales with the free online metronome and tuner — or take the Tuner app with you on iOS.