F♯ Minor
F♯ · G♯ · A · B · C♯ · D · E
Also called the natural minor or Aeolian mode, F♯ Minor flattens the third, sixth, and seventh of the major scale to produce the standard sad-sounding scale. It's the default choice for minor-key rock, pop, metal, and folk, and it shares its notes with the major scale a minor third above. Essential vocabulary alongside the major scale.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where F♯ Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
Hard Rock Punk Metal Guitar Backing Track D Major
F# minor adds depth to your improvisation as it harmonizes well with the minor chords present in the progression.
Steely Dan Style Guitar Backing Track Jam in D major
Pairs well with F#m7 to bring out a minor tonality within the track.
Smooth Chillout - Backing Track in F#m - 90 bpm
The F# minor scale is ideal for fully capturing the underlying feel of the track, allowing for depth in phrasing.
Guitar Pop Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in A major
The F# minor scale works over F# minor and F# minor 7 chords, adding depth and complexity to solos.
Backing Track F#m Reggae (F Sharp Minor)
Using the full minor scale will give you the range to add depth to your solos, playing into minor tonality laid by the track.
Neo Soul / Funk - Groovy Guitar Backing Track in A major
Using F# minor targets relative minor ideas, bridging funk with soulful melodic ideas.
Breaking Through Guitar Backing Track Jam in F# Minor
The F# Natural Minor (Aeolian) scale adds a complete array of notes for expressive melodic playing beyond the pentatonic.