Minor chord
Level 3: Barre chords
Notes: F♯, A, C♯ · Frets 2 to 4
Also known as: F#m, F# minor, F#min, F#-, F♯m, F♯ minor, F♯min, F♯-, Gbm, Gb minor, Gbmin, Gb-, G♭m, G♭ minor, G♭min, G♭-, F sharp minor
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 second fret.
- Place your third finger on the fourth 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
F♯m, Gm, A♭m
Switch between F♯m, Gm and A♭m 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.