Fm chord on piano
F Minor. Notes: F, Ab and C.
How to play Fm
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Ab and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Fm inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · Ab · C1st inversion
Ab · C · F2nd inversion
C · F · AbNotes 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 piano chordsminor 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 piano?
Play F, Ab and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Fm?
Root position: F Ab C. 1st inversion: Ab C F. 2nd inversion: C F Ab.
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.