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