About the F♯ minor chord
The minor chord lowers the third by a semitone, which gives it a darker, sadder colour than the major. It appears in almost every style, from folk to metal. The symbol for it is F♯m. (also written G♭m)
How to play F♯m
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 6 strings at fret 2, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the A string at fret 4.
- Put your ring finger on the D string at fret 4.
- Strum all six strings.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Chords in the key of F♯ minor
These are the chords built on each note of the F♯ minor scale, so they all sound good together with F♯m. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other F♯ chords
F♯m chord questions
What notes are in a F♯ minor chord?
F♯ minor is made of F♯, A and C♯. In intervals that is 1, ♭3, 5 above the root, F♯.
What is the easiest way to play F♯m?
The first shape above is the most common one: 2 4 4 2 2 2 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is F♯m a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.