F#m/Eb chord on guitar
F Sharp Minor Over E Flat, also written Gbm/Eb. Notes: F#, A and C#.
How to play F#m/Eb
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- 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 F#m/Eb
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 11
HardBarre at fret 11
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 F#min and F#-.
Keys that use F#m/Eb
More F# chords
All F# guitar chordsF#m/Eb with another bass note
minor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#m/Eb chord?
F#m/Eb (F sharp minor over E flat) is made of three notes: F# (root), A (minor third) and C# (perfect fifth). The slash means Eb is played as the lowest note.
How do you play F#m/Eb on guitar?
The easiest F#m/Eb is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your middle finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
Is F#m/Eb hard to play on guitar?
F#m/Eb has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What is the difference between F#m/Eb 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 F#m/Eb in?
F#m/Eb belongs to 6 keys: D major (as the iii chord), E major (as the ii chord), A major (as the vi chord), C sharp minor (as the iv chord), F sharp minor (as the i chord) and B 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.