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.
Used over F#m7b5 and other minor chords, offering a contrasting mood to major and dominant passages.
Utilizing the F# minor scale over the F#m chord offers a soulful, deeper contrast, complementing the major tonality nicely.
F# minor adds depth to your improvisation as it harmonizes well with the minor chords present in the progression.
Pairs well with F#m7 to bring out a minor tonality within the track.
The F# minor scale is ideal for fully capturing the underlying feel of the track, allowing for depth in phrasing.
The F# minor scale works over F# minor and F# minor 7 chords, adding depth and complexity to solos.
Using the full minor scale will give you the range to add depth to your solos, playing into minor tonality laid by the track.
Using F# minor targets relative minor ideas, bridging funk with soulful melodic ideas.
The F# Natural Minor (Aeolian) scale adds a complete array of notes for expressive melodic playing beyond the pentatonic.