F Minor 7th Guitar Chord (Fm7)
F Minor 7th (Fm7) is built from F, Ab, C, Eb, which is the 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m formula measured from the root F. This entry documents the notes and intervals; no playable fingerings are catalogued yet.
Fingerings for Fm7
No playable fingering is catalogued for Fm7 yet. The notes and intervals below still tell you what the chord is made of.
Notes in Fm7
- F1P
- Ab3m
- C5P
- Eb7m
How to play Fm7
F Minor 7th Guitar Chord (Fm7) is smooth and mellow, a staple of soul, funk and jazz.
Beginner tip
Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.
Practice idea
Play it as the ii chord and move it to the V to practise the most common jazz cadence.
Fm7 FAQ
- What notes are in F Minor 7th?
- F Minor 7th (Fm7) contains F, Ab, C, Eb. In interval terms that is 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m above the root F.
- Is Fm7 hard for beginners?
- Fm7 is catalogued for reference. Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.