Fm chord on guitar
F Minor. Notes: F, Ab and C.
How to play Fm
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play Fm
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as Fmin and F-.
Keys that use Fm
More F chords
All F guitar chordsFm with another bass note
minor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Fm chord?
Fm (F minor) is made of three notes: F (root), Ab (minor third) and C (perfect fifth).
How do you play Fm on guitar?
The easiest Fm is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
Is Fm hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between Fm and F?
Only the third changes. F major uses a major third and sounds bright; F minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is Fm in?
Fm belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the iii chord), E flat major (as the ii chord), A flat major (as the vi chord), C minor (as the iv chord), F minor (as the i chord) and B flat minor (as the v chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.