F#m chord (F sharp minor) on piano
F#m (F sharp minor) has three notes: F sharp, A and C sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. In major keys, F#m is the ii chord in E major, the iii in D major and the vi in A major.
F#m inversions and fingering
F# A C# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
A C# F# · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
C# F# A · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | F#m |
|---|---|
| Also written | F#min, F#- |
| Notes | F# A C# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Minor chord |
F#m across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (5), F#3 (1), A3 (flat 3), C#4 (5), F#4 (1), A4 (flat 3).
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m chord?
F#m (F sharp minor) has three notes: F sharp, A and C sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. F# is the root, A is the minor third and C# is the perfect fifth.
How do you play F#m on piano?
Play F#, A and C# together. Root position: F# A C# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is F#m in?
In major keys, F#m is the ii chord in E major, the iii in D major and the vi in A major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between F#m and F#?
F#m has a minor 3rd, A. F# major raises it a half step to A#. The root and 5th stay the same.