Minor · F#m
Chord F#m Minor
F#m uses 3 keys, from F#4 up to C#5, 7 semitones apart.
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On the piano, the notes of F#m are F#, A and C#. F# is the root, A the minor third and C# the fifth. Said aloud, its notes are F sharp, A and C sharp. F#m uses two black keys, F# and C#, and one white key, A.
The gaps in F#m are not equal. F# to A is three and A to C# is four semitones. The frequencies in this position are F#4 at 369.99 Hz, A4 at 440 Hz and C#5 at 554.37 Hz, with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
Your right hand plays F# with the thumb, A with the index finger and C# with the ring finger. From F#4 to C#5 the hand spans seven semitones.
In the first inversion, F# moves up an octave and the lowest note becomes A, the minor third. The fingers are 1 - 2 - 5. The second inversion starts on C#, the fifth, and ends on A. The fingers are 1 - 3 - 5.
Move A in F#m up a semitone, to A#, and you have F#. It shares A and C# with A, two of its three notes.
F#m shows up in five keys. In A major it is the vi, in E major the ii and in D major the iii.
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Listen to and visualize F#m
F# Minor (F#m)
MinorRoot position
How to play F#m Minor
- 1F# · finger 1Play F#4 with finger 1 of your right hand.
- 2A · finger 2Play A4 with finger 2 of your right hand.
- 3C# · finger 4Play C#5 with finger 4 of your right hand.
Voicings
Inversions of F#m
Across its 3 positions, the lowest note is F#, A, and C#.
| Position | Notes | Fingering | Lowest note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position | F# · A · C# | 1 - 2 - 4 | F# in the bass, the root |
| 1st inversion | A · C# · F# | 1 - 2 - 5 | A in the bass, the third |
| 2nd inversion | C# · F# · A | 1 - 3 - 5 | C# in the bass, the fifth |
F#m in every key
F#m sits in the scale of 5 keys.
Major keys
Minor keys
Practice Notebook
Step-by-step guide: F#m Minor
- Visual Orientation on White and Black Keys
- Posture and Biomechanics of Both Hands Without Tension
- Accurate Note Reading and Distances in F# Minor
- Ear Training: Major/Minor Comparison and Third Recognition
- Root Position and Two Inversions, Comparing Bass and Movement
- Concrete Progression with Related Chords
- 10-15 Minute Practice with Rhythm, Metronome, and Self-Assessment
- Common Mistakes, Corrections, and Musical Application
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