F#m chord with F# Aeolian scale

Pairing the F#m chord (Minor) with the F# Aeolian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

F#m chord formula

Interval formula: 1 b3 5. A minor triad — root, minor 3rd and 5th. Stable, but darker and sadder than a major.

F# Aeolian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7. Classification: functional-tonal.

Fretboard voicings for F#m

Curated F#m shapes that sit naturally inside the F# Aeolian scale.

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F#m — E shape, frets 1–5
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F#m — D shape, frets 3–8
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F#m — C shape, frets 5–10
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F#m — A shape, frets 8–12
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F#m — G shape, frets 10–15

Other scales for F#m

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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