Finger Positions

F#mbb5/E diagram
Root Note F#
Name F# minor double flat fifth over E
Intervals 1P-3m-4P
Relative Minor A
Notes E, F#, A, B
Aliases

How to play the F#mbb5/E Chord

The F#mbb5/E is a fundamental minor chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the F# minor double flat fifth over E is built using the 1P, 3m, 4P intervals. In the key of F# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F#mbb5/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F#m → C#m → D → Bm

vi-IV-I-V

D → Bm → F#m → C#m

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to F# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

F#m G#dim A Bm C#m D E

7ths

F#m7 G#m7b5 Amaj7 Bm7 C#m7 Dmaj7 E7

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes E, F#, A, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F#mbb5/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 66, 69, 71
Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 369.9944227116344, 440, 493.8833012561241