Guitar Fm chord diagram
Fm is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 182 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Fm, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Fm, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string, G string, B string, and E string fret 1. Place ring finger on A string fret 3. Place pinky on D string fret 3.
Tips
- Place E string with your index finger and G string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On E string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- F - G# - C
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5
- Chord Type
- Minor — soft and melancholic character
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Barre chord
- Yes
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Fm on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Fm chord diagram1-x-x-1-1-1
Guitar Fm chord diagramx-3-3-1-1-1
Guitar Fm chord diagram1-x-3-1-1-1
Guitar Fm chord diagram1-3-x-1-1-1
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Fm, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Fm → A#sus2 | B♭sus2 chord transition
To move from Fm to A#sus2 | B♭sus2, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from D string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
2. Fm → F chord transition
To move from Fm to F, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on D string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
3. Fm → F5 chord transition
To move from Fm to F5, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
4. Fm → Fm/C chord transition
To move from Fm to Fm/C, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on D string fret 3.
5. Fm → A#7 | B♭7 chord transition
To move from Fm to A#7 | B♭7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from D string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
6. Fm → Csus4 chord transition
To move from Fm to Csus4, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on D string fret 3.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Fm across songs on this site.
1. Fm → C chord transition
To move from Fm to C, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on D string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Fm use the transition to C at 43.1%. You can practice this transition in 124 different songs.
2. Fm → Bb chord transition
To move from Fm to Bb, follow these steps:
On Chordier, songs containing Fm use the transition to Bb at 5.5%. You can practice this transition in 16 different songs.
3. Fm → Cm chord transition
To move from Fm to Cm, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from D string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on D string fret 1.
On Chordier, songs containing Fm use the transition to Cm at 5.1%. You can practice this transition in 12 different songs.
4. Fm → Gm chord transition
To move from Fm to Gm, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from D string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Fm use the transition to Gm at 5%. You can practice this transition in 13 different songs.
5. Fm → G chord transition
To move from Fm to G, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Fm use the transition to G at 5%. You can practice this transition in 23 different songs.
Compatible Scales
These scales include Fm and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.
Songs Using Fm Chord
Popular songs that feature the Fm chord, perfect for practice.
Songs in Original Key of Fm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fm suitable for beginners on Guitar?
Fm sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 3-fret span and includes a barre technique. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for Fm?
Fm has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 1-3-x-1-1-1. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.
Which chords pair well with Fm on Guitar?
Fm works well with C and Bb on Guitar. Based on our catalog data, transitions from Fm to C account for 43.1% (487 total changes in 124 songs), and transitions to Bb account for 5.5% (62 total changes in 16 songs).
Which songs include Fm?
Ariana Grande - Winter Things Chords is one of 8 songs featuring the Fm chord.