Fm7 chord on piano
F Minor Seventh. Notes: F, Ab, C and Eb.
How to play Fm7
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Ab, C and Eb above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Fm7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · Ab · C · Eb1st inversion
Ab · C · Eb · F2nd inversion
C · Eb · F · Ab3rd inversion
Eb · F · Ab · CNotes 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 Fmin7 and F-7.
Keys that use Fm7
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm7 chord?
Fm7 (F minor seventh) is made of four notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), C (perfect fifth) and Eb (minor seventh).
How do you play Fm7 on piano?
Play F, Ab, C and Eb together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Fm7?
Root position: F Ab C Eb. 1st inversion: Ab C Eb F. 2nd inversion: C Eb F Ab. 3rd inversion: Eb F Ab C.
What key is Fm7 in?
Fm7 belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the iii7 chord), E flat major (as the ii7 chord), A flat major (as the vi7 chord), C minor (as the iv7 chord), F minor (as the i7 chord) and B flat 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.