F sharp minor seventh guitar chord (F#m7)
Also written Gbm7 (G flat minor seventh)
The minor seventh chord adds a minor seventh to the minor chord. Softer than a plain minor chord, it is everywhere in jazz, funk, soul and pop.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 2
Position 2 fret 4
Position 3 fret 9
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F♯ (F sharp) | root |
| A | minor third |
| C♯ (C sharp) | perfect fifth |
| E | minor seventh |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – b7 · F♯ – A – C♯ – E
A progression with this chord
The minor seventh chord as the ii in a ii – V – I, the cornerstone of jazz harmony.