Fm/Eb 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 Eb instead of the root.
Strings
X–X–1–1–1–1
Other names for the Fm/Eb chord
Other names: F minor, Fmin, F-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: F minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Fm/Eb chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F | Root |
| Ab | Minor 3rd |
| C | Perfect 5th |
| Eb | Bass note |
All variations
Open
X–X–1–1–1–1
Fret 5
X–6–6–5–6–X
Fret 10
11–11–10–10–X–X
Fret 4
X–6–X–5–6–4