Key of F major
F major has 1 flat (B♭). The notes of the scale are F, G, A, B♭, C, D and E, and its relative minor is D minor.
F major scale
FGAB♭CDE
Chords in F major
With sevenths
Common progressions
- PopFICVDmviB♭IV
- 50sFIDmviB♭IVCV
- Rock and bluesFIB♭IVCVFI
- JazzGmiiCVFIFI
- BalladDmviB♭IVFICV
Related keys
Relative key: D minor
Common questions
What chords are in the key of F major?
F, Gm, Am, B♭, C, Dm and E°. With sevenths: Fmaj7, Gm7, Am7, B♭maj7, C7, Dm7 and Em7(♭5).
How many sharps or flats does F major have?
1 flat (B♭).
What is the relative minor of F major?
D minor. Both keys use the same notes and the same key signature.
What are the notes of the F major scale?
F, G, A, B♭, C, D and E.