F#m chord on ukulele
F Sharp Minor, also written Gbm. Notes: F#, A and C#.
How to play F#m
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#m
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
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
More F# chords
All F# ukulele 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 ukulele?
The easiest F#m is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is F#m 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 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.