Fm/Ab chord on guitar
F Minor Over A Flat. Notes: F, Ab and C.
How to play Fm/Ab
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (Ab).
- 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/Ab
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
HardBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 13
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/Ab
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm/Ab chord?
Fm/Ab (F minor over A flat) is made of three notes: F (root), Ab (minor third) and C (perfect fifth). The slash means Ab is played as the lowest note.
How do you play Fm/Ab on guitar?
The easiest Fm/Ab is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (Ab).
Is Fm/Ab hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between Fm/Ab 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/Ab in?
Fm/Ab 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.