F#m7 chord on guitar
F Sharp Minor Seventh, also written Gbm7. Notes: F#, A, C# and E.
How to play F#m7
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Don't play the A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 6 ways to play F#m7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 9
HardFret 14 position
HardNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as F#min7 and F#-7.
Keys that use F#m7
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m7 chord?
F#m7 (F sharp minor seventh) is made of four notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C# (perfect fifth) and E (minor seventh).
How do you play F#m7 on guitar?
The easiest F#m7 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is F#m7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is F#m7 in?
F#m7 belongs to 6 keys: D major (as the iii7 chord), E major (as the ii7 chord), A major (as the vi7 chord), C sharp minor (as the iv7 chord), F sharp minor (as the i7 chord) and B minor (as the v7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.