F Major Scale, Chords & Songs
F major has 1 flat (B♭) and a warm, gentle character. Popular for ballads and gospel. Often the choice for tender, intimate songs.
SCENES FROM AN
ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Billy Joel
F
SCENES FROM AN
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Billy Joel
Advanced F · ♩=120· 29 chords
WHAT TIME IS IT, High School Musical 2
F
WHAT TIME IS IT
High School Musical 2
Medium F · ♩=116· 20 chords
WHERE IS THE LOVE, The Black Eyed Peas
F
WHERE IS THE LOVE
The Black Eyed Peas
Medium F · ♩=110· 8 chords
The F Major scale
The F Major scale contains seven notes: F – G – A – Bb – C – D – E. Key signature: 1 flat (B♭).
All notes in the F Major scale highlighted on the keyboard.
Diatonic chords in F Major
These seven chords are built on each scale degree. They're the natural chord palette for songs in F Major — most pop progressions like I-V-vi-IV use only these.
| Roman | Chord | Quality | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | F | Major | Learn F → |
| ii | Gm | Minor | Learn Gm → |
| iii | Am | Minor | Learn Am → |
| IV | Bb | Major | Learn Bb → |
| V | C | Major | Learn C → |
| vi | Dm | Minor | Learn Dm → |
| vii° | Edim | Diminished | Learn Edim → |
Quick facts
- Key signature
- 1 flat (B♭)
- Relative minor
- D minor
- Difficulty on piano
- Beginner-friendly — 1 flat.
- Songs in our catalog
- Available in this key
Popular chord progressions in F Major
These famous progressions are built from the diatonic chords of F Major. Click any to learn the theory + see songs that use it.