Fm Mineur Accord

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

Fm Accord — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

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

Formula: 0 – 3 – 7

Notes

F – G# – C

Intervals (semitones)

0 – 3 – 7

Type

Triad

Fm on Piano

Press highlighted keys simultaneously to play the Fm chord.

F (Root (R))

G# (Minor 3rd (♭3))

C (Perfect 5th)

Fm on Guitar

Fret numbers (low E → high e string): 133111 (x=mute, 0=open)

Interval Analysis

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

About the F Mineur Chord

The Fm chord (F Mineur) consists of 3 notes: F, G#, 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, G#, C.

Playing Fm on Piano

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

Common Chord Progressions Using Fm

I–IV–V: Fm – A#m – Cm (blues and rock)
I–V–vi–IV: Fm – C – Dm – A# (pop staple)
I–vi–IV–V: Fm – Dm – A# – C (50s progression)

The Fm Chord in Context

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

Other F Chords

Mineur 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

Fm Chord — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the Fm chord?

The F Mineur chord contains: F, G#, C.

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

What is the Fm chord used for?

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

The Fm 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 Fm on piano?

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

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

How many notes are in a minor chord?

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

What key does Fm belong to?

Fm 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 A# major.

Can I play Fm on ukulele?

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The Fm chord notes (F, G#, 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 Fm?

In the key of F major, Fm pairs naturally with A# major (IV), C major (V), and Dm (vi).

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

What is a chord inversion of Fm?

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

Fm root position: F in bass. First inversion: G# 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 Fm: start on F, add 3 semitones, then 7 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any minor chord.