root position: F#m
F♯ – A – C♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
F#m Piano Chord
The F sharp minor chord (F♯m) is made of the notes F♯, A and C♯. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5.
Notes in F♯m
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | 1 | root |
| A | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| C♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play F♯m 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).
F♯m inversions
1st inversion: F#m/A
A – C♯ – F♯ · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: F#m/C#
C♯ – F♯ – A · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for F#m
F♯m is also written as F♯m, F#min, F♯min, F#-, F♯-, Gbm, G♭m, Gbmin, G♭min, Gb-, G♭-.