Fm7 guitar chord
The Fm7 chord (F minor 7th) is built from the notes F, Ab, C and Eb, formula 1–b3–5–b7. It appears in Eb major (as ii7), Db major (as iii7) and Ab major (as vi7).
- Notes
- F Ab C Eb
- Type
- minor 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 2
131111How to play Fm7
The usual Fm7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (131111). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B, jazz and laid-back pop.
Other ways to play it
Fm7
Barre · fret 8
Questions
What notes are in the Fm7 chord?
Fm7 contains F, Ab, C and Eb. Its formula is 1–b3–5–b7.
Is Fm7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 131111. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Em7 shape.
What can I play instead of Fm7?
Fm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Fm7 is too hard or too busy.