About the F#m chord
To play F# minor, use the first shape above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the E string. Leave the A string open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.
Root
F#
Quality
Minor
Notes
F# · A · C#
How the F#m chord works
F#
Root(1)
The home note. It gives the chord its name.
A
Minor third(♭3)
The defining minor interval above the root.
C#
Perfect fifth(5)
Adds strength and stability.
This chord goes well with
F#m is the home chord in the key of F# minor. These chords naturally belong together and are a good place to start when you want to play around F#.