Key of A major
A major has 3 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯). The notes of the scale are A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯ and G♯, and its relative minor is F♯ minor.
A major scale
ABC♯DEF♯G♯
Chords in A major
With sevenths
Common progressions
- PopAIEVF♯mviDIV
- 50sAIF♯mviDIVEV
- Rock and bluesAIDIVEVAI
- JazzBmiiEVAIAI
- BalladF♯mviDIVAIEV
Related keys
Relative key: F♯ minor
Common questions
What chords are in the key of A major?
A, Bm, C♯m, D, E, F♯m and G♯°. With sevenths: Amaj7, Bm7, C♯m7, Dmaj7, E7, F♯m7 and G♯m7(♭5).
How many sharps or flats does A major have?
3 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯).
What is the relative minor of A major?
F♯ minor. Both keys use the same notes and the same key signature.
What are the notes of the A major scale?
A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯ and G♯.