GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

Fm Guitar Chord

The Fm chord is a F minor chord containing F, A♭, C.

How to play the Fm chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

Fm××
Recommended shape1 · x · x · 1 · 1 · 1
Fm××
Open-position alternativex · x · 3 · 5 · 6 · 4
Fm5fr×
Position near fret 5x · 8 · 6 · 5 · 6 · 8

Notes in the Fm chord

F · A♭ · C

Practising the Fm chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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