The F sharp Minor chord on the piano consists of the notes F#, A, and C#, creating a melancholic and introspective sound, commonly found in classical and jazz music.
How to play the F sharp Minor Chord on the piano
F sharp Minor Chord in root position
For the F sharp Minor Chord in root position, the left hand should play the F sharp note as the lowest note, followed by the A and C sharp notes. The right hand should play the F sharp note as the highest note, followed by the A and C sharp notes. Both hands should be positioned comfortably on the piano keys to allow for smooth and accurate playing of the chord.
F sharp Minor Chord inversions
First Inversion
For the F# minor chord moving from its root position to the first inversion (A-C#-F#), your thumb lands on A, the second finger goes on C#, and your pinky stretches to reach the higher F#.
Second Inversion
To get from the F# minor chord in its root form (F#-A-C#) over to its 2nd inversion (C#-F#-A), you’ll want to nudge your thumb up to C#, cozy your middle finger onto F#, and tuck your pinky onto A.