Fm guitar chord
The Fm chord (F minor) is built from the notes F, Ab and C, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in Eb major (as ii), Db major (as iii) and Ab major (as vi).
- Notes
- F Ab C
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 3
133111How to play Fm
The usual Fm shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (133111). 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
Questions
What notes are in the Fm chord?
Fm contains F, Ab and C. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is Fm hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 133111. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Em shape.