Fingering and position
Place the index on the 2nd fret of the low E string, the ring finger on the 4th fret of the A string, the little finger on the 4th fret of the D string, the index on the 2nd fret of the G string, the index on the 2nd fret of the B string, the index on the 2nd fret of the high E string. A barre covers the 2nd fret between strings 0 and 5.
Difficulty
The F♯m chord is advanced: often a barre or a stretched fingering. Tackle it once your basics are fluid.
Often paired chords
Exercise: shuffle it in
A chord on its own gets forgotten. The right reflex: shuffle it with the chords you already know. Launch a shuffle that includes this chord and play it 10 times in different contexts.
The F♯m chord truly comes alive in motion. Launch a shuffle that includes it and play it across 3 or 4 different contexts: that is the best way to embed it in finger memory. Category: Advanced.
Play a shuffle with F♯mFrequently asked questions
- What is the fingering for the F♯m chord on guitar?
- Place the index on the 2nd fret of the low E string, the ring finger on the 4th fret of the A string, the little finger on the 4th fret of the D string, the index on the 2nd fret of the G string, the index on the 2nd fret of the B string, the index on the 2nd fret of the high E string. A barre covers the 2nd fret between strings 0 and 5.
- Is the F♯m chord easy for a beginner?
- The F♯m chord is advanced: often a barre or a stretched fingering. Tackle it once your basics are fluid.
- Does the F♯m chord require a barre?
- Yes, F♯m is played with a barre at fret 2. Lay your index flat across the strings and place the other fingers according to the diagram.
- Which chords pair well with F♯m on guitar?
- F♯m pairs naturally with B, C♯m, Amaj7, Dm7. Practise them in a shuffle to memorise the transitions.
Further reading