Hi mikefsm,

Which version of the Fm chord are you attempting to play? Our chord chart on Fm here: https://www.guitartricks.com/chords/F-chord/min

If you're trying to play the Fm barre chord, it is going to be difficult since it's a barre chord. If you're a beginner, barre chords are really difficult because it may be tough to hold down the strings at the first fret.

Check out this lesson on how to break up the barre chord to make things a little easier. Check out this lesson from Anders on how to break up barre chords so that they're easier to play: https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=27963

And for more ways to play barre chords, check out Gary's lesson here: https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=28646

Let me know if that helps!

Billy