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Chords in the Key of F Minor
Chords in F minor: Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb. Build one chord on every note of the scale and you get these seven; any of them fits a song in F minor. Here they are with their notes, as seventh chords, and the ones you will use most.
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Chords in F minor: table
The pattern is always the same in a minor key; only the letters change.
| Degree | Chord | Notes | Seventh chord | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | Fm | F Ab C | Fm7 | F Ab C Eb |
| ii° | Gdim | G Bb Db | Gm7b5 | G Bb Db F |
| III | Ab | Ab C Eb | Abmaj7 | Ab C Eb G |
| iv | Bbm | Bb Db F | Bbm7 | Bb Db F Ab |
| v | Cm | C Eb G | Cm7 | C Eb G Bb |
| VI | Db | Db F Ab | Dbmaj7 | Db F Ab C |
| VII | Eb | Eb G Bb | Eb7 | Eb G Bb Db |
Major chords in F minor: Ab, Db, Eb. Minor chords: Fm, Bbm, Cm. Diminished: Gdim. F minor has 4 flats; its relative key, A flat major, shares every note.
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The three chords you will use most in F minor
Fm, Bbm and Cm are the chords on notes 1, 4 and 5. With just these you can play along with a huge amount of music in F minor.
Play only the chords of F minor
In ChordRunner you can keep every chord inside the key and scale you choose, so you drill exactly these seven. MIDI keyboard or microphone.
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What chords are in the key of F minor?
The seven chords are Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb. Major: Ab, Db, Eb; minor: Fm, Bbm, Cm; diminished: Gdim.
What are the main chords in F minor?
Fm, Bbm and Cm, the chords on notes 1, 4 and 5 of the scale. Most beginner songs in F minor use only these.
What is the relative key of F minor?
A flat major. It uses exactly the same notes and chords, starting from a different home chord.
Can I practise the chords of F minor with a MIDI keyboard?
Yes. ChordRunner keeps the chords inside the key you choose and hears a USB MIDI keyboard, or a piano or guitar through the microphone.
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