No, not if you want to have an F# minor that sounds good. You could use a capo but then you would not learn the barre chord technique, which is extremely useful and widely used in contemporary guitar music.
This chord can be tricky to learn, due to the technique required to fret all 6 strings and still get a clear sound out of the guitar. At first, you may find it it hurts the muscles in your hand, but in time and with practice your muscles start to adapt to the position and barre chords will no longer be a problem!
F# Minor.
The F#minor chord is made up of the root note (F#), the third (A) and the fifth (C#). Playing these three notes in unison will give you a F#minor chord. Barre the entire second fret with your index finder, then place your ring finger on the fourth fret of the A string and your little finger on the fourth fret of the D string.
The most important aspect of mastering this chord is learning to apply equal pressure across the whole second fret of the guitar. Now, if you play all six strings you should get an F#minor. It will hurt your hand a first but keep practising and it'll be a piece of cake!
- Barre all six strings at the 2nd fret with your index finger.
- Ring finger frets at the fourth on the A string.
- Little finger frets at the fourth on the D string.
- Apply equal pressure along your index finger.
- Practice!
