F#m chord
F# minor · also written Gbm
C4
F#
A
C5
C#
Want it in context? Open F#m on the full piano.
Notes
- F#R
- Ab3
- C#5
Formula: R – b3 – 5
F#m inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#m
C4
F#
A
C5
C#
1st inversion F#m/A
C4
A
C5
C#
F#
2nd inversion F#m/C#
C5
C#
F#
A
C6
More F# chords
Minor chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F#m chord?
The F# minor chord (F#m) has 3 notes: F#, A and C#.
How do you play F#m on the piano?
Put your right hand on F#, A 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).
Is F#m the same as Gbm?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#m and Gbm sound the same.