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Fm - F Minor Ukulele Chord

Difficulty:
Chord C C Major Standard GCEA Tuning · Frets: 1013
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Quick Facts about Fm

Tuning
G-C-E-A (GCEA)
Difficulty
Easy
Often played with
G#BbmEb

How to Play Fm Ukulele Chord

To play the Fm (also known as F Minor) on your ukulele, place your fingers on the fretboard as follows:

  1. Place your Index finger (finger 1) on the fret 1 of the G-string (4th string).
  2. Let the C-string (3rd string) ring open.
  3. Place your Middle finger (finger 2) on the fret 1 of the E-string (2nd string).
  4. Place your Pinky finger (finger 4) on the fret 3 of the A-string (1st string).

The fret notation for this chord shape is 1013, which represents the frets played from the 4th string (G) to the 1st string (A).

Music Theory: Notes in the Fm Chord

A F Minor is a minor chord. The notes played on each string from G to A are:

  • G String (4th): Note: G# (Fret 1)
  • C String (3rd): Note: C (Fret 0)
  • E String (2nd): Note: F (Fret 1)
  • A String (1st): Note: C (Fret 3)

Altogether, these strings produce the unique notes: G#, C, F.

Other F Family Chords

Explore more chords in the F family. Click any chord below to view its interactive finger guide:

FF7Fm7FdimFaugF6Fmaj7F9