F minor
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The F minor chord is a triad formed from a root (F), a minor third (A♭) and a perfect fifth (C).
How to play F minor on the piano
To find the root note of F minor, you'll need to find the F on the keyboard. If you look at the black keys in groups of three, the white key immediately to the left of the group is the F.
F minor is made up of the following notes: F, A♭, and C. To play the root position chord with your right hand, use the following fingers:
C - Fifth finger (5)
A♭ - Third finger (3)
F - First finger (1)
Read more: Our guide to major and minor chords.
With the left hand, F minor is played using the following fingers:
C - First finger (1)
A♭ - Third finger (3)
F - Fifth finger (5)
In some cases, the music you're playing may require you to play the chord with different fingers than displayed here. To get a sense of how the chord is built, watch the video we've included above.
What are the inversions of F minor?
To play the inversions of F minor, you simply rearrange the order of the notes in the chord. Learn how to play the 1st and 2nd inversions of F minor below.
How to play the 1st inversion of F minor
The 1st inversion of F minor puts the A♭ as the lowest note in the chord. With your right hand, you can play the inversion using the following fingers:
F - Fifth finger (5)
C - Second finger (2)
A♭ - First finger (1)
Read more: Our guide to chord inversions.
How to play the 2nd inversion of F minor
Put the C as the lowest note to play the 2nd inversion of F minor. To play the inversion with your right hand, use the following fingers:
A♭ - Fifth finger (5)
F - Third finger (3)
C - First finger (1)
