F#m(maj7) chord on piano
F Sharp Minor Major Seventh, also written Gbm(maj7). Notes: F#, A, C# and F.
How to play F#m(maj7)
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, C# and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
F#m(maj7) inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · A · C# · F1st inversion
A · C# · F · F#2nd inversion
C# · F · F# · A3rd inversion
F · F# · A · C#Notes 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 F#mmaj7, F#mM7 and F#m/maj7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F#, A, C# and E#; E# is the same key as F.
More F# chords
All F# piano chordsminor major seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#m(maj7) chord?
F#m(maj7) (F sharp minor major seventh) is made of four notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C# (perfect fifth) and F (major seventh).
How do you play F#m(maj7) on piano?
Play F#, A, C# and F 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#m(maj7)?
Root position: F# A C# F. 1st inversion: A C# F F#. 2nd inversion: C# F F# A. 3rd inversion: F F# A C#.
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.