F#m chord (F# minor) on guitar
How to finger F#m, which notes it contains and which chords it is played with. Tap the diagram to hear it, then play it below in a progression with other chords.
About the F#m chord
F#m is F# minor. Notes: F# – C# – A. Formula: 1 – ♭3 – 5.
Difficulty: barre (3 out of 3). It needs a barre: one finger pressing several strings, which is practised separately. Beginners need it less often, but it adds a distinct colour to accompaniment and makes the sound richer.
How to place your fingers
- Barre at fret 2: one finger presses strings 6–1
- Other fingers: string 5 (A) — fret 4; string 4 (D) — fret 4
Where it appears
F#m is found in these keys: A (vi), E (ii), D (iii).
Progressions with F#m
Every progression starts on F#m and all its chords come from one key, so the changes sound natural. Play them in the block above; the Roman numerals show each chord's degree.
Try it in practice
Practise chord changes