Fm Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Fm chord on your ukulele? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the g, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Fm, step by step.
- Notes: F, Ab and C
- Frets: 1 0 1 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Fm ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor triad
- Also known as
- F minor
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Intervals
- F (root), Ab (minor 3rd), C (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- F, Ab and C
- Frets
- 1 0 1 3
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Fm chord
Here is the Fm chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Leave the C string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Fm chord?
The Fm chord is built from three notes: F, Ab and C (the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th). That flattened third is what gives a minor chord its softer, more wistful feel next to a bright major. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the Fm chord
Want to go further?
Once Fm feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fmaj7, F and Fsus4. Fm pairs most often with C, Bb and Dm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.