Fm(maj7) chord on guitar
F Minor Major Seventh. Notes: F, Ab, C and E.
How to play Fm(maj7)
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play Fm(maj7)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 12 position
HardNotes and theory
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7, and you will also see it written as Fmmaj7, FmM7 and Fm/maj7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm(maj7) chord?
Fm(maj7) (F minor major seventh) is made of four notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), C (perfect fifth) and E (major seventh).
How do you play Fm(maj7) on guitar?
The easiest Fm(maj7) is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
Is Fm(maj7) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor major seventh chord sound like?
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord.