Fm chord on ukulele
F Minor. Notes: F, Ab and C.
How to play Fm
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open C string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Fm
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre 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 ukulele 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 ukulele?
The easiest Fm is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is Fm hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.