F minor major 7 chord (Fm(maj7)) on guitar and piano

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F minor major 7
The F minor major 7 chord (Fm(maj7)) is made of the notes F, Ab, C and E. It is built from the root F with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The minor-major seventh chord is mysterious and tense, typical of film noir moods and some jazz themes.

F minor major 7

Notes: F – Ab – C – E
Guitar — positions on the neck
Fm(maj7)132111Fm(maj7)××31342Fm(maj7)×814231Fm(maj7)13132111
Piano — root position and inversions
Fm(maj7)C1235F Ab C EFm(maj7)C1245Ab C E FFm(maj7)C1235C E F AbFm(maj7)CC1235E F Ab C

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 132111. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
F
root
Ab
minor third
C
perfect fifth
E
major seventh

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Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the F minor major 7 chord?

The notes of the F minor major 7 chord (Fm(maj7)) are F, Ab, C and E.

How do you play the F minor major 7 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 132111.

How is the F minor major 7 chord built?

The F minor major 7 chord (Fm(maj7)) is made of the notes F, Ab, C and E. It is built from the root F with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.