This scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, positions, chords, and modes for the F Sharp Major scale on guitar. For an in-depth lesson on the major scale, see Major Scale Patterns, Positions and Theory.
Notes of F# Major Scale
The F Sharp Major scale contains 1 natural and 6 sharp notes.
F# – G# – A# – B – C# – D# – E#
Scale Formula
The scale formula for the F Sharp Major scale is:
Root – Major 2nd – Major 3rd – Perfect 4th – Perfect 5th – Major 6th – Major 7th
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Major 3rd | Perfect 4th | Perfect 5th | Major 6th | Major 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | F# | G# | A# | B | C# | D# | E# |
Scale Structure
F Sharp Major is a major scale, so it follows the major scale structure of whole and half step intervals:
W W H W W W H
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the F Sharp Major scale.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Chords in the Key of F Sharp Major
When you harmonize the F Sharp Major scale you get the following chords:
| Degree | I | ii | iii | IV | V | vi | vii° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chord | F# | G#m | A#m | B | C# | D#m | E#dim |
| Chord Notes | F# – A# – C# | G# – B – D# | A# – C# – E# | B – D# – F# | C# – E# – G# | D# – F# – A# | E# – G# – B |
Relative and Parallel Scales
Relative Minor of F# Major: D# Minor | D# – E# – F# – G# – A# – B – C#
Parallel Minor of F# Major: F# Minor | F# – G# – A – B – C# – D – E
Modes
The following are the modes of F Sharp Major:
- F# Ionian (Major)
- G# Dorian (Minor)
- A# Phrygian (Minor)
- B Lydian (Major)
- C# Mixolydian (Major)
- D# Aeolian (Minor)
- E# Locrian (Minor)
