F#m7 chord on piano
F Sharp Minor Seventh, also written Gbm7. Notes: F#, A, C# and E.
How to play F#m7
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, C# and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
F#m7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · A · C# · E1st inversion
A · C# · E · F#2nd inversion
C# · E · F# · A3rd inversion
E · F# · A · C#Notes 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
More F# chords
All F# piano chordsminor seventh chords in every key
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 piano?
Play F#, A, C# and E 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 F#m7?
Root position: F# A C# E. 1st inversion: A C# E F#. 2nd inversion: C# E F# A. 3rd inversion: E F# A C#.
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.