What is F# Minor?
The F# Minor guitar chord is formed by the notes F# – A – C# and is played using the fingering 244222. It’s a minor chord commonly used in F#m-A-D.
F# Minor Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: 2th fret
5th (A) string: 4th fret
4th (D) string: 4th fret
3rd (G) string: 2th fret
2nd (B) string: 2th fret
1st (E) string: 2th fret
How to Play F# Minor
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram 244222.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
F# Minor Variations
F#m7
244222
Add 7th for jazz flavor
Popular Songs Using F# Minor
Famous Examples:
- • Mad World
- • Creep
More Hits:
- • Hurt
Common Chord Progressions with F# Minor
F#m-A-D
Common minor progression in key of A
F#m-D-A
A popular progression used in many songs
F#m-C#-D
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for F# Minor
1. Barre Technique
Use your index finger to barre all strings at the 2nd fret
Chord Family: D Major
F# Minor functions as iii in the key of D Major.
Music Theory Behind F# Minor
Notes in F# Minor: F# - A - C#
Scale: F# - G# - A - B - C# - D - E - F#
Key Signature: 3 sharps (F#, C#, G#)
Relative Major: A major
F# minor is the relative minor of A major
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Master F# Minor Today!
F# Minor is a stepping stone to advanced playing. Take your time and practice regularly!