How to play it on guitar
An x is a string you don't play and 0 is an open string. The number on the left is the fret where the shape starts.
133111x8(10)(10)98Guitar, piano and ukulele chords
The Fm chord (F minor) has 3 notes: F, A♭ and C. It is a minor chord: root, minor third and perfect fifth. It sounds darker and more intimate than major. It works as i in F minor, vi in A flat major and ii in E flat major.
An x is a string you don't play and 0 is an open string. The number on the left is the fret where the shape starts.
133111x8(10)(10)98| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F | Root |
| A♭ | Minor third |
| C | Perfect fifth |
The highlighted keys (F, A♭ and C) make the chord in root position.
10135543Fm is one of the chords of these keys. The degree tells you its role.
Open them in the chord progression player to loop them and write over them.
Fm has 3 notes: F, A♭ and C. It is a minor chord: root, minor third and perfect fifth.
The usual shape is 133111, read from the low E string to the high E string.
Fm is in D flat major (iii), E flat major (ii), A flat major (vi), C minor (iv), F minor (i) and B flat minor (v).