F# minor 7th · Piano
F#m7 Chord on Piano
The F#m7 chord (F# minor 7th) is built from the notes F#, A, C# and E. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Gbm7; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- F♯
- A
- C♯
- E
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
Also written: Gbm7
How to play
To play F#m7 on piano, press F#, A, C# and E together. In root position the lowest note is F#, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Minor seventh chords soften the plain minor triad with a minor seventh. They are the standard ii chord in jazz progressions and sit comfortably under vocals in R&B and funk. On F#m7 this structure sits on the root F#, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto F#, A, C# and E.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the F#m7 chord?
- F#m7 contains the notes F#, A, C# and E. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
- Are F#m7 and Gbm7 the same chord?
- Yes. F#m7 and Gbm7 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.
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