# F minor Guitar Chord

> The F minor minor chord, composed of the root (F minor), minor third A♭, and perfect fifth C, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third A♭ gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Fmin
- Notes: F, A♭, C
- Intervals: 1 (F), ♭3 (A♭), 5 (C)
- Mood: sad, moody, introspective, emotional
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Blues, Classical
- Playable shapes: 44

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 1 3 3 1 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor/133111)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 3 1 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor/xx3111)
- Shape 3: -1 8 10 10 9 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor/x8aa98)
- Shape 4: 1 3 3 1 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor/133114)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 3 1 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor/xx3114)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 3 5 6 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor/xx3564)
- Shape 7: 13 11 10 10 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor/dbaadd)
- Shape 8: 13 15 15 13 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-minor/dffddd)

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