![]() Minor chords are built with the first, third and fifth notes of the matching major scale, but the third note is lowered 1/2 step.Īugmented chords are built using the first, third and fifth notes of the matching major scale, but the third and fifth notes are raised 1/2 step.ĭiminished chords are built using the first, third and fifth notes of the matching major scale, but the third and fifth notes are lowered 1/2 step. Major chords are built using the first, third and fifth notes of the matching major scale. You may be wondering how we know if a chord is major, minor or diminished? There are actually four types of “1 – 3 – 5” chords, or “triads”: Here are the chords for the key of F sharp minor:Į – G♯ – B = E major chord How Do We Label the Chords? We can continue following this pattern, building a “1 – 3 – 5” chord (also called a “triad”) off each note of the scale, and using only the notes of the scale to build the chords. Next, we’ll start on A and build another “1 – 3 – 5” chord, using the notes of the scale to build the chord. ![]() Then we’ll start on G♯ and build another “1 – 3 – 5” chord, using the notes of the scale. We’ll start on F♯, and count “1 – 3 – 5” to build our first chord, using only the notes of the scale. Now we’ll start building a chord off each note of the scale, using only the notes of the scale to build the chords. Here are the notes for an F sharp natural minor scale: ![]() Since these two scales use the same notes, they also share the same chords. F sharp natural minor is relative to A major. This means these two scales use the same notes to build their scales, but start and end on different notes. Natural minor scales each have a relative major scale. There are different kinds of minor scales, so let’s start with the natural minor scale. To find the chords, we’ll first need to build an F sharp minor scale. How to Find Chords for the Key of F Sharp Minor We can use these chords to create chord progressions and play creatively in that key! Minor keys are enjoyable to play, and work well for creating more somber and reflective moods at the piano. ![]() Let’s find all the chords for the key of F sharp minor. ![]()
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