F#m Moll Akkord

A darker, more melancholic triad with a minor third instead of a major third.

F#m Akkord — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

The F#m (Minor) chord consists of the notes F#, A, C#. It is constructed from the root note F# using the minor interval formula (0–3–7 semitones).

Formula: 0 – 3 – 7

Notes

F# – A – C#

Intervals (semitones)

0 – 3 – 7

Type

Triad

F#m on Piano

Press highlighted keys simultaneously to play the F#m chord.

F# (Root (R))

A (Minor 3rd (♭3))

C# (Perfect 5th)

F#m on Guitar

Fret numbers (low E → high e string): 244222 (x=mute, 0=open)

Interval Analysis

Degree	Interval Name	Semitones	Note in F#
Root	Root (R)	0	F#
3rd	Minor 3rd (♭3)	3	A
5th	Perfect 5th	7	C#

About the F# Moll Chord

The F#m chord (F# Moll) consists of 3 notes: F#, A, C#. A darker, more melancholic triad with a minor third instead of a major third.

To build any minor chord, apply intervals of 0, 3, 7 semitones above the root. Starting from F#: the notes land on F#, A, C#.

Playing F#m on Piano

Press F#, A, C# simultaneously. In root position, F# is lowest. First inversion places A in the bass for a lighter sound; second inversion uses C# as the bass note.

Common Chord Progressions Using F#m

I–IV–V: F#m – Bm – C#m (blues and rock)
I–V–vi–IV: F#m – C# – D#m – B (pop staple)
I–vi–IV–V: F#m – D#m – B – C# (50s progression)

The F#m Chord in Context

As a minor chord, F#m is the tonic (i) in the key of F# minor. It also functions as the relative minor (vi chord) in A major, the ii chord in E major, and the iii chord in D major.

Other F# Chords

Moll Chord in All 12 Keys

Cm C#m Dm D#m Em Fm F#m Gm G#m Am A#m Bm

Knowledge Base & FAQs

F#m Chord — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the F#m chord?

The F# Moll chord contains: F#, A, C#.

These notes are derived by applying the minor interval formula (0–3–7 semitones) to the root note F#.

What is the F#m chord used for?

A darker, more melancholic triad with a minor third instead of a major third.

The F#m chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of F# major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

How do you play F#m on piano?

On piano, play F#, A, C# simultaneously.

In root position, F# is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has A lowest, second inversion has C# lowest.

How many notes are in a minor chord?

A minor chord has 3 notes: F#, A, C# (in F#).

It is a triad — the most fundamental chord type.

What is the difference between F# major and F# minor?

The F# major chord (F#–A#–C#) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The F# minor chord (F#–A–C#) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

What key does F#m belong to?

F#m naturally serves as the I chord in the key of F# major.

It also appears as IV in the key of C# major, and as V in the key of B major.

Can I play F#m on ukulele?

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The F#m chord notes (F#, A, C#) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

What chords go well with F#m?

In the key of F# major, F#m pairs naturally with B major (IV), C# major (V), and D#m (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (F#m–B–C#) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

What is a chord inversion of F#m?

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

F#m root position: F# in bass. First inversion: A in bass. Second inversion: C# in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

How do I memorize the notes in a minor chord?

Remember the formula: 0–3–7 semitones from root.

For F#m: start on F#, add 3 semitones, then 7 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any minor chord.