Chords in the key of F major
The F major scale is F – G – A – Bb – C – D – E. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (uppercase for major, lowercase for minor).
7th chords in F major
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in F major
- I–IV–VFBbC
- I–V–vi–IVFCDmBb
- I–vi–IV–VFDmBbC
- vi–IV–I–VDmBbFC
- ii–V–IGm7C7Fmaj7
- 12-bar bluesF7F7F7F7Bb7Bb7F7F7
- I–V–IVFCBb
- Canon progressionFCDmAmBbFBbC
Questions
What chords are in the key of F major?
The chords in F major are F, Gm, Am, Bb, C, Dm and Edim.
Which chords in F major are major and which are minor?
Major: F, Bb and C. Minor: Gm, Am and Dm. Edim is diminished.
What is the relative minor of F major?
D minor. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on D.
How can I play in F major with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open chords of E major: E, F#m, G#m, A, B and C#m.