Sad, melancholic, and serious. The darker counterpart to the major chord.
The F# Minor chord (F#m) is built on the root note F# with component pitches F#, A, C#. Formula: [0 - 3 - 7 semitones]. Category: Minor (3 tones). Primary genres: Rock, Pop, Metal, Classical.
Notes in this chord: F# - A - C#
Use to convey sadness, tension, or deep emotion.