Fm/E 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
F4 · Ab4 · C5
Notation for Fm/E chord
Other names: F minor, F min, F-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: F minor chord
Intervals and tones in Fm/E chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F | Root |
| Ab | Minor 3rd |
| C | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
Ab4 · C5 · F5
2nd inversion
C5 · F5 · Ab5