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Fm7 chord

F minor 7th

C4
F
Ab
C
Eb

Want it in context? Open Fm7 on the full piano.

Notes

  • F
    R
  • Ab
    b3
  • C
    5
  • Eb
    b7

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7

Fm7 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Fm7

C4
F
Ab
C
Eb

1st inversion Fm7/Ab

C4
Ab
C
Eb
F

2nd inversion Fm7/C

C
Eb
F
Ab
C6

3rd inversion Fm7/Eb

C5
Eb
F
Ab
C

FAQ

What notes are in the Fm7 chord?

The F minor 7th chord (Fm7) has 4 notes: F, Ab, C and Eb.

How do you play Fm7 on the piano?

Put your right hand on F, Ab, C and Eb, starting from F. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a minor 7th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10).