F♯m Chord
Minor chords carry a darker, more introspective or melancholic character compared to their major counterparts. The minor third (3 semitones) is the sole difference from a major chord — one semitone lower — but the emotional impact is dramatic.
Notes in F♯m
The F♯m minor chord contains F♯ — A — C♯. It is built from the following intervals above the root:
| Degree | Interval name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | F♯ |
| ♭3 | Minor third | A |
| 5 | Perfect fifth | C♯ |
Interval formula: root (1) — minor third (♭3) — perfect fifth (5) (0, 3, 7 semitones).
Sound and Character
Minor chords carry a darker, more introspective or melancholic character compared to their major counterparts. The minor third (3 semitones) is the sole difference from a major chord — one semitone lower — but the emotional impact is dramatic. Compare F♯m to F♯ major: the only difference is the middle note (A vs A♯). That single semitone change transforms a bright, open sound into a darker, more introspective one.
Key Function
F♯ minor is the i chord in F♯ minor and appears as a diatonic chord in related major keys including F# minor (i), A major (III), B minor (iv). Tonic (i) chord in its namesake minor key, or a diatonic ii, iii, or vi chord in major keys.
Famous Songs Featuring F♯m
- "F# major guitar anthem sections"
- "The Chain" – Fleetwood Mac (F# chord)
Voicing Tips
On guitar: minor chord shapes often feel more 'closed' than major shapes. The barre form is common. On piano: compare major and minor triads side by side — notice only the middle note (the third) changes. Open the MusoKit chord finder to see F♯m on piano, guitar, and ukulele with audio playback — compare voicings across instruments to find the one that fits your playing style.
FAQs
What notes are in the F♯m chord?
The F♯m minor chord contains: F♯ — A — C♯. The intervals are root (1) — minor third (♭3) — perfect fifth (5).
What key is the F♯m chord in?
F♯ minor is the i chord in F♯ minor and appears as a diatonic chord in related major keys including F# minor (i), A major (III), B minor (iv).
How do you play F♯m on guitar?
Open the chord finder to see common guitar voicings for F♯m. F♯m is available in multiple positions — the chord finder shows the most practical shapes for each instrument.
What is the difference between F♯ major and F♯m?
Compare F♯m to F♯ major: the only difference is the middle note (A vs A♯). That single semitone change transforms a bright, open sound into a darker, more introspective one.
What chords go well with F♯m?
Chords from the same key sound most natural alongside F♯m. Use the scale explorer to explore the full set of diatonic chords in the keys where F♯m appears, and the circle of fifths to find harmonically adjacent chords.