Fm
F Minor — the darker triad — the flattened third gives it weight and emotional pull.
The keys
F – A♭ – C
What's inside Fm
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F | Root | 1 |
| A♭ | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| C | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | F4 – A♭4 – C5 |
| 1st inversion | A♭4 – C5 – F5 |
| 2nd inversion | C5 – F5 – A♭5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | F2 – C3 |
| Right (colour) | A♭4 – C5 |
Where Fm lives
As the i chord
Fm → D♭ → E♭ → Fm
The minor home base: i–VI–VII pulls away and lands back home.
In a ii–V–i
Gm7♭5 → C7 → Fm
The minor two-five resolving into this chord as the destination.
Put Fm under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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