Chord · Triads
F♯m — F♯ Minor
F♯m is the F♯ minor chord. It is built on the root F♯ with minor 3rd (A) and perfect 5th (C♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5, sounding the notes F♯ A C♯. On the piano it sits at F# (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still F♯m.
- Root
- F♯
- Quality
- Minor
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5
- Notes
- F♯ A C♯
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of F♯m
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F♯ | root | F♯4 |
| ♭3 | A | minor 3rd | A4 |
| 5 | C♯ | perfect 5th | C♯5 |
Other triads on F♯
Minor chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.