In this lesson series, we explore the key of F# Major and its relative minor key, D#, including their primary and secondary chords, as well as a selection of common chord progressions.
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6 August 2026
Key Signatures - F# Major
In this lesson series, we explore the key of F# Major and its relative minor key, D#, including their primary and secondary chords, as well as a selection of common chord progressions.
This cover the Key of F♯ Major and it's Relative Minor Key, D♯m.
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Key Signatures - F Sharp Major and D Sharp Minor
F# major or F-sharp major is a major scale based on F#, consisting of the pitches F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#, and E#. Its key signature has six sharps: F#, C#, G#, D#, A# and E#.
Its relative minor is D# minor, and its parallel minor is F# minor. Its enharmonic equivalent is Gb major.
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Primary Chords - B Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For B Major, the primary chords are: B, E, F# and F#7
From these primary chords alone, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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Secondary Chords - B Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale. For B Major, the secondary chords are: C#m, D#m and G#m
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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Secondary Chords - F# Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For F# Major, the secondary chords are: G#m, A#m and D#m.
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
