F#m chord on piano
F Sharp Minor, also written Gbm. Notes: F#, A and C#.
How to play F#m
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A 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
F#m inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · A · C#1st inversion
A · C# · F#2nd inversion
C# · F# · ANotes 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
More F# chords
All F# piano chordsminor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#m chord?
F#m (F sharp minor) is made of three notes: F# (root), A (minor third) and C# (perfect fifth).
How do you play F#m on piano?
Play F#, A 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 F#m?
Root position: F# A C#. 1st inversion: A C# F#. 2nd inversion: C# F# A.
What is the difference between F#m 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 in?
F#m 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.