F Minor Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the F Minor scale. Relative key: A♭ Major. Scale notes: F - G - A♭ - B♭ - C - D♭ - E♭.
The F minor scale consists of F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D♭, and E♭ with four flats in its key signature. Its diatonic triads are F minor (i), G diminished (ii°), A♭ major (III), B♭ minor (iv), C minor (v), D♭ major (VI), and E♭ major (VII), indexed as Camelot 4A.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in F Minor
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | F Minor | Fm | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | F - A♭ - C | Deep sub-weighted tonic center |
| ii° | G Diminished | Gdim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | G - B♭ - D♭ | Dark harmonic tension |
| III | A♭ Major | A♭ | 1 - 3 - 5 | A♭ - C - E♭ | Warm relative major release |
| iv | B♭ Minor | B♭m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | B♭ - D♭ - F | Heavy emotional progression |
| v | C Minor | Cm | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | C - E♭ - G | Natural dominant; C Major used in harmonic minor |
| VI | D♭ Major | D♭ | 1 - 3 - 5 | D♭ - F - A♭ | Cinematic anthem lift |
| VII | E♭ Major | E♭ | 1 - 3 - 5 | E♭ - G - B♭ | Driving cadence into Fm |
Famous Chord Progressions in F Minor
Massive modern electronic & pop anthem progression with maximum sub-bass weight.
Uses the C major harmonic dominant for dark trap and cinematic tension.
Emotional Character & Production Context
Deep harrowed passion, dark club sub-bass authority (F1 = 43.65 Hz), and melancholic grandeur. A cornerstone key of EDM, trap, and dark pop.
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Frequently Asked Questions About F Minor
What chords are in the key of F minor?
Fm, Gdim, A♭, B♭m, Cm, D♭, and E♭.
Why do EDM producers love F minor (4A)?
The root note F1 vibrates at 43.65 Hz, which sits in the sweet spot of club subwoofers for maximum chest-hitting sub-bass.