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

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F# minor major 7
The F# minor major 7 / Gb minor major 7 chord (F#m(maj7)) is made of the notes F#, A, 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# – A – C# – E#
Guitar — positions on the neck
F#m(maj7)132111F#m(maj7)××41342F#m(maj7)×914231
Piano — root position and inversions
F#m(maj7)C1235F# A C# E#F#m(maj7)C1245A C# E# F#F#m(maj7)C1235C# E# F# AF#m(maj7)C1235E# F# A C#

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 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): 243222. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

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

Try it in the app

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 (F#m(maj7)) are F#, A, C# and E#.

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

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 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): 243222.

How is the F# minor major 7 chord built?

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

Are F# and Gb the same chord?

Yes: F# and Gb are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so F# minor major 7 / Gb minor major 7 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.