Construction
F♯ Minor Major 7th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th = F♯, A, C♯, E♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | Root | 1 |
| A | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| C♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| E♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
How to Play the F♯ Minor Major 7th
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
F♯ Minor Major 7th Inversions
- Root positionF♯ – A – C♯ – E♯
- 1st inversion (F♯m(maj7)/A)A – C♯ – E♯ – F♯
- 2nd inversion (F♯m(maj7)/C♯)C♯ – E♯ – F♯ – A
- 3rd inversion (F♯m(maj7)/E♯)E♯ – F♯ – A – C♯
F♯ Minor Major 7th : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F♯ Minor Major 7th chord on piano?
The F♯ Minor Major 7th chord contains the notes F♯ – A – C♯ – E♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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.