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F Sharp Minor Chord on Guitar
- F♯m
- F♯ · A · C♯
- Barre at fret 2
- Also written G♭m
E-shape barre
Easy, four strings. Play only the top four strings, with no full barre. It is the usual first step before the barre shape.
F sharp minor, written F♯m, is a minor chord: the root, the minor third and the fifth, which gives it its darker sound. F♯m has no open shape, so it is usually played as an E-shape barre chord at the 2nd fret, and there is an easier four-string version for beginners.
How to play F♯m, finger by finger
- Lay your index finger flat across strings 6 to 1 at the 2nd fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 5 at the 4th fret.
- Put your pinky finger on string 4 at the 4th fret.
- Strum all six strings.
Easy F♯m for beginners
Play only the top four strings, with no full barre. It is the usual first step before the barre shape.
More ways to play F♯m
Notes in F♯ minor
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | 1 | root |
| A | ♭3 | minor third |
| C♯ | 5 | fifth |
Formula: 1 – ♭3 – 5
Questions about F♯m
What notes are in F♯m?
F♯, A and C♯. Those are the 1, ♭3, 5 of the chord, counted from F♯.
What is the easiest way to play F♯m?
Play the four-string version on the top strings, frets 4, 2, 2, 2 from the 4th string to the 1st. Move to the full barre at the 2nd fret when your index finger is ready.
Is F♯m the same as G♭m?
Yes, on guitar they are played the same way and sound the same. F sharp and G flat are two names for one note: songs in sharp keys write F♯, songs in flat keys write G♭.
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