root position: Fm
F – A♭ – C · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Fm Piano Chord
The F minor chord (Fm) is made of the notes F, A♭ and C. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5.
Notes in Fm
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A♭ | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| C | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Fm on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Fm inversions
1st inversion: Fm/Ab
A♭ – C – F · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Fm/C
C – F – A♭ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Fm
Fm is also written as Fmin, F-.