Construction
F♯ Minor 13th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th + Major 6th = F♯, A, C♯, E, G♯, B, D♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | Root | 1 |
| A | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| C♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| E | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| G♯ | Major 2nd | 9 |
| B | Perfect 4th | 11 |
| D♯ | Major 6th | 13 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the F♯ Minor 13th is the tonic (i) chord of F♯ Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, A Major: 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).
F♯C♯G♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of F♯ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of F♯ Minor:
Scales That Include the F♯ Minor 13th
- E Major (ii)
- C# Minor (iv)
- F# Dorian (i)
- G# Phrygian (vii)
- A Lydian (vi)
- B Mixolydian (v)
- C# Aeolian (iv)
- D# Locrian (iii)
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes F♯ – A – C♯ – E – G♯ – B – D♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell the following:
F♯ Minor 13th : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F♯ Minor 13th chord on piano?
The F♯ Minor 13th chord contains the notes F♯ – A – C♯ – E – G♯ – B – D♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What is the F# piano chord?
The F# piano chord (written F♯ Minor 13th) uses the same keys: F♯ – A – C♯ – E – G♯ – B – D♯. The # and ♯ symbols name the same black key.
What notes are in the F# Minor 13th chord?
F# Minor 13th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Minor 13th chord used in music?
F# Minor 13th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 13th).
What is the fingering for F# Minor 13th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of F# Minor 13th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.