F♯ natural minor scale
The F♯ natural minor scale, also known as the F♯ Aeolian mode, contains three sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯) in its key signature. It is the relative minor of the A major scale and is frequently encountered in contemporary music, particularly in electronic and ambient genres. This scale is enharmonically equivalent to the G♭ natural minor scale and provides a rich foundation for emotional expression in music composition.
The scale follows the natural minor pattern: F♯ to G♯ (whole), G♯ to A (half), A to B (whole), B to C♯ (whole), C♯ to D (half), D to E (whole), and E to F♯ (whole). This progression creates a haunting and melancholic sound characteristic of the natural minor mode.
F♯ natural minor is particularly popular in electronic and ambient music due to its ethereal quality. Its relationship to A major (sharing three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯) makes it valuable for composers seeking to modulate between major and minor tonalities. The scale is also commonly used in film scoring and video game music, where its mysterious and introspective character can effectively convey emotional depth and dramatic tension.
F♯ natural minor scale details
Information and technical details of the scale.
- Category
- western
- Type
- Heptatonic (7 notes per octave)
- Intervals
- 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 1
- Formula
- 2-1-2-2-1-2-2
- Also known as
- F♯ Aeolian scale, F♯ Aeolian mode, F♯m natural scale, F-sharp pure minor scale
Related scales
Here are some scales that are related to the F♯ natural minor scale. Or browse all piano scales.
F♯ harmonic minor scale
2-1-2-2-1-3-1
F♯ major scale
2-2-1-2-2-2-1
F♯ melodic minor scale
2-1-2-2-2-2-1