Fm chord
F minor
C4
F
Ab
C
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Notes
- FR
- Abb3
- C5
Formula: R – b3 – 5
Fm inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Fm
C4
F
Ab
C
1st inversion Fm/Ab
C4
Ab
C
F
2nd inversion Fm/C
C
F
Ab
C6
More F chords
Minor chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Fm chord?
The F minor chord (Fm) has 3 notes: F, Ab and C.
How do you play Fm on the piano?
Put your right hand on F, Ab and C, starting from F. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a minor chord?
R – b3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7).