F# Minor Scale

The F# minor scale is a natural minor scale based on the note F#. As with all minor scales, it has a darker, more somber sound compared to major scales, and it follows a specific pattern of whole and half steps.

When applied to F#, this gives us the following notes:

F# (the tonic)
G# (major second)
A (minor third)
B (perfect fourth)
C# (perfect fifth)
D (minor sixth)
E (minor seventh)
F# (octave)

Notes in the scale: F# - G# - A - B - C# - D - E - F#

Key signature: 3 sharps (F#, C#, and G#)

Intervals: Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole

Interval Breakdown:

F# to G# = Whole step (2 semitones)
G# to A = Half step (1 semitone)
A to B = Whole step (2 semitones)
B to C# = Whole step (2 semitones)
C# to D = Half step (1 semitone)
D to E = Whole step (2 semitones)
E to F# = Whole step (2 semitones)

The F# minor scale is often used in a variety of musical genres, including classical, jazz, pop, rock, and film music. Its somber, melancholic tone makes it ideal for emotionally intense or reflective pieces.