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The F minor chord on piano
F minor is built from F, G♯, C. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the F minor chord?
The F minor chord is made up of F, G♯, C.
Notes & intervals
| F | Root |
| G♯ | Minor third |
| C | Perfect fifth |
How to play it
Right hand
1-3-5
Left hand
5-3-1
Black keys: 1
Which keys use the F minor chord?
F minor occurs naturally in these keys: v of A♯ minor, iv of C minor, iii of C♯ major, ii of D♯ major, i of F minor, vi of G♯ major.
How it sounds
A minor chord sounds darker and more wistful than its major counterpart.