F#m/Ab Piano 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.
Recommended voicing
F#4 · A4 · C#5
Other names for the F#m/Ab chord
Other names: F# minor, F#min, F#-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: F# minor chord
Notes and intervals in the F#m/Ab chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F# | Root |
| A | Minor 3rd |
| C# | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
A4 · C#5 · F#5
2nd inversion
C#5 · F#5 · A5