F#m guitar chord
The F#m chord (F# minor) is built from the notes F#, A and C#, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in E major (as ii), D major (as iii) and A major (as vi).
- Notes
- F# A C#
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 4
244222How to play F#m
The usual F#m shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (244222). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Darker and more reflective than a major chord, because the third is lowered by a half step.
Other ways to play it
Songs with F#m
- Canon in DDABmF#mG
Questions
What notes are in the F#m chord?
F#m contains F#, A and C#. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is F#m hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 244222. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play an open Em shape.
What songs use the F#m chord?
In our songbook, Canon in D uses F#m.