GUITAR CHORD
How to play the Fm chord
A common Fm guitar chord shape in E Standard tuning, shown from the lowest string to the highest.
Fm chord diagram
The circles above the nut are open strings, × marks muted strings, and the numbered fret marker appears when the shape starts higher on the neck.
See every Fm voicing →What makes the Fm chord?
The Fm chord is a minor triad. It uses the root, minor third, and perfect fifth, creating a darker minor sound.
The diagram above is one practical E Standard voicing. The chord library lets you compare other positions while keeping the same chord name and harmonic function.
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