F# minor 7th · Ukulele
F#m7 Chord on Ukulele
The F#m7 chord (F# minor 7th) is built from the notes F#, A, C# and E. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below. The same chord is also written Gbm7; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Fingering
- string 4 (G): fret 2 — index finger
- string 3 (C): fret 4 — ring finger
- string 2 (E): fret 2 — middle finger
- string 1 (A): fret 4 — little finger
Notes in this chord
- F♯
- A
- C♯
- E
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
Also written: Gbm7
How to play
F#m7 can be played with open strings on ukulele, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.
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.
- How many ways can you play F#m7?
- Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for F#m7.
- Is the F#m7 chord hard to play?
- F#m7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.
- 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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