F# Minor Major 7th
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: FāÆ is enharmonically equivalent to Gā. See Gb Minor Major 7th.
Notes
F# Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 ā A4 ā C#5 ā F5 |
| 1st Inversion | A4 ā C#5 ā F5 ā F#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | C#5 ā F5 ā F#5 ā A5 |
| 3rd Inversion | F#4 ā A4 ā C#5 ā F4 |
Key Signature
The key of F# Minor Major 7th has 3 sharps: FāÆ, CāÆ, GāÆ.
Theory: Intervals
The F# Minor Major 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 Major 7th ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# Minor Major 7th chord?
F# Minor Major 7th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Minor Major 7th chord used in music?
F# Minor Major 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor Major 7th).
What is the fingering for F# Minor Major 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 Major 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Why does F# Minor Major 7th sound so tense?
The minor third and major seventh are only a semitone apart when inverted, creating dramatic tension.
Practice Tips
- Play F#m then add the major 7th ā hear the dramatic tension.
- The descending chromatic line is one of the most famous chord movements.
- Compare with F#m7.
- Film noir and spy theme sound.
- Harmonic minor i chord.
- The tension between minor 3rd and major 7th defines this chord.