F# Minor Guitar Chord

F# minor is a barre chord that requires strength and proper finger positioning

Difficulty:
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F# Minor Chord Diagram

Standard Position

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Notes: F# - A - C#

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 your fingers according to the diagram above. Each number represents which fret to press, and 'x' means don't play that string.

Pro Tip: Press firmly just behind the frets, not on top of them, for the clearest sound.

F# Minor Variations

F#m7

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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

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

Master F# Minor Today!

F# Minor is a stepping stone to advanced playing. Take your time and practice regularly!