Accessible Page: F# Minor Chord On Guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

F# m Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# minor (F# m) chord. This chord, a member of the Minor Chords family, is composed of the notes F#, A, and C#. It's built using the intervals 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and 5 (Perfect Fifth). Mastering this chord will add depth and emotion to your guitar playing, as minor chords are known for their melancholic and introspective sound.

Understanding the intervals that construct the F# m chord is crucial for grasping its structure and sound. If you're new to the concept of music intervals, we recommend checking out our tutorial on fretboard intervals. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of intervals and how they are used to build chords.

Moreover, if you're interested in how chords are built by stacking intervals, we have a detailed tutorial that teaches how to build chords. This knowledge will not only help you understand the F# m chord better but also enhance your overall guitar playing skills.

Once you've mastered the F# m chord, you may want to explore more complex chords. Our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords is a great place to start. It will introduce you to a variety of chords that go beyond the basics, enriching your musical repertoire.

Lastly, if you find a chord shape on the fretboard and don't know how to name it, use our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes. It's an excellent resource for enhancing your chord recognition skills.

By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to play the F# m chord with ease, understand its structure, and know how to incorporate it into your music. Let's dive in!

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