Fm Piano Chord

The Fm chord is a minor triad built on the root note F. It contains the notes F, G#, C.

How to play Fm

CFCFG#

Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.

Chord theory

Root note
F
Quality
Minor triad
Notes (intervals)
F (Root), G# (m3), C (P5)
Number of notes
3

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Master one chord at a time. Once Fm feels natural, try the F chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.