Minor chord
Level 3: Barre chords
Notes: F, A♭, C · Frets 1 to 3
Also known as: Fm, F minor, Fmin, F-
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), F minor. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), F minor. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play F minor
- Lay your first finger flat across the G, B and high E strings at the first fret.
- Place your third finger on the third fret of the D string.
- Strum only the D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Practice at a slow, steady pace, then try the progression below.
Chord video
Watch F minor, step by step
A short animation that builds the F minor chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice F minor
Practice progression
Fm, F♯m, Gm
Switch between Fm, F♯m and Gm until the changes feel smooth.
Chords to learn next
F Minor up the neck
The same chord in other places on the fretboard. Tap Hear it to listen, or Watch to play the animation for your hand.