Fm
Triads · F root
Fm
A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music.
0 st3 st7 st
Notes in Fm
FRoot
Ab3rd
C5th
F has a warm, slightly rounded quality. Common in classical, jazz, and as the IV chord in C major.
Identify the Chord Quality on F
Each chord below is played on F. Listen and identify whether you heard Fm, Fm, F7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Fm Chord
The Fm chord is a minor chord built on F. It contains the notes F, Ab, C — the root, third, and fifth.
A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music. Practising the Fm chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.