F# Minor 7th
Notes:F# – A – C# – E
Formula:R-m3-P5-m7
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-m7
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-b7
Introduction
The F# Minor 7th piano chord (F#m7) consists of the notes F#, A, C#, E. It is a minor triad with an added minor 7th, giving it a smooth, dark, soulful sound common in jazz and R&B. Formula: R-m3-P5-m7 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-b7.
Enharmonic equivalent: F♯ is enharmonically equivalent to G♭. See Gb Minor 7th.
Notes
F# Minor 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 – A4 – C#5 – E5 |
| 1st Inversion | A4 – C#5 – E5 – F#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | C#5 – E5 – F#5 – A5 |
| 3rd Inversion | F#4 – A4 – C#5 – E4 |
Key Signature
The key of F# Minor 7th has 3 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯.
F♯C♯G♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-m7
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-m7
The F# Minor 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
F# Minor 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# Minor 7th chord?
F# Minor 7th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Minor 7th chord used in music?
F# Minor 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 7th).
What is the fingering for F# Minor 7th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of F# Minor 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- Smooth, dark, versatile chord.
- ii chord in jazz ii–V–I.
- Dorian mode improvisation over this chord.
- Compare with F#m.
- Neo-soul and lo-fi staple.
- Practice in all inversions.