Fm(maj7) chord on ukulele
F Minor Major Seventh. Notes: F, Ab, C and E.
How to play Fm(maj7)
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Fm(maj7)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 8
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 ukulele?
The easiest Fm(maj7) is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is Fm(maj7) hard to play on ukulele?
Fm(maj7) has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.