Fm/C Guitar Chord
A chord with a sad, melancholic character. Differs from major by its lowered third. Used across all genres for emotional expression — from ballads through rock to jazz. This is a slash chord — the bass note is C instead of the root.
Strings
X–3–3–1–1–1
Other names for the Fm/C chord
Other names: F minor, Fmin, F-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: F minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Fm/C chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F | Root |
| Ab | Minor 3rd |
| C | Perfect 5th |
All variations
Open
X–3–3–1–1–1
Open
X–3–3–1–1–4
Fret 8
8–8–10–10–9–8
Fret 3
X–3–3–5–6–4