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What is the relative minor of F# Major?
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Study Notes
Major and Minor Key Signatures
- Each major key has a corresponding minor key, known as its relative minor.
- Relative minor keys are located a minor third below their major counterparts.
Key Signatures and Relative Minors
- C Major (no sharps or flats) → A Minor
- G Major (1 sharp) → E Minor
- D Major (2 sharps) → B Minor
- A Major (3 sharps) → F# Minor
- E Major (4 sharps) → C# Minor
- B Major (5 sharps) → G# Minor
- F# Major (6 sharps) → D# Minor
- C# Major (7 sharps) → A# Minor
Flat Key Signatures
- F Major (1 flat) → D Minor
- B♭ Major (2 flats) → G Minor
- E♭ Major (3 flats) → C Minor
- A♭ Major (4 flats) → F Minor
- D♭ Major (5 flats) → B♭ Minor
- G♭ Major (6 flats) → E♭ Minor
- C♭ Major (7 flats) → A♭ Minor
Summary of Sharp and Flat Relationships
- Sharp keys are identified by increasing the number of sharps from C Major to C# Major.
- Flat keys increase in flats starting from F Major to C♭ Major.
- This structure aids in quickly identifying relationships between major and minor keys.
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