F#m7 guitar chord
The F#m7 chord (F# minor 7th) is built from the notes F#, A, C# and E, formula 1–b3–5–b7. It appears in E major (as ii7), D major (as iii7) and A major (as vi7).
- Notes
- F# A C# E
- Type
- minor 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 3
242222How to play F#m7
The usual F#m7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (242222). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B, jazz and laid-back pop.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the F#m7 chord?
F#m7 contains F#, A, C# and E. Its formula is 1–b3–5–b7.
Is F#m7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 242222. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play an open Em7 shape.
What can I play instead of F#m7?
F#m is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when F#m7 is too hard or too busy.