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F# Minor Chord

Chord Diagram

F# minor chord fingering diagram for guitar. Use your index finger to bar all six strings at the second fret, ring finger on the fourth fret of the A string, and pinky on the fourth fret of the D string.234341EADGBE

Barre = Lay finger across all strings at fret

Numbers = Additional finger placement

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index)

Barre across all strings at the 2nd fret

3rd Finger (Ring)

4th fret of the A string (5th string)

4th Finger (Pinky)

4th fret of the D string (4th string)

Difficulty Warning: This is a barre chord that requires good finger strength and hand position. Practice your barre technique first!

F#m Chord Variations

F#m7

Adds jazzy flavor

242222

F#m(add9)

Open, modern sound

244422

F#m6

Sophisticated harmony

244424

Common Progressions with F#m

F#m - D - A - E

Classic vi-IV-I-V in A major

F#mDAE

F#m - C#m - D - A

Minor to minor progression

F#mC#mDA

F#m - A - D - E

Emotional ballad progression

F#mADE

Practice Tips for F#m Chord

Barre Chord Tips

  • • Keep your thumb behind the neck
  • • Apply pressure with the side of your index finger
  • • Keep your wrist straight and relaxed
  • • Practice the barre without other fingers first

Practice Exercises

  • • Start with easier barre chords like Fm
  • • Practice chord changes: F#m → A → D → E
  • • Build finger strength gradually
  • • Check each string rings clearly

Popular Songs Using F#m Chord

Tears in Heaven

Eric Clapton

Intermediate

Black

Pearl Jam

Advanced

Nothing Else Matters

Metallica

Intermediate

Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Intermediate

Everlong

Foo Fighters

Advanced

High and Dry

Radiohead

Intermediate
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