Also written F♯mMaj7, F♯minmaj7 or F♯mmaj7
F♯ minor major 7th contains F♯, A, C♯, and E♯. Its 2nd-fret position requires a wide stretch across all four strings.
The same three notes, with a different one in the bass.
F♯ minor major 7th is built from the formula 1, ♭3, 5, 7. The minor 3rd between F♯ and A gives the chord its minor quality, while the major 7th between F♯ and E♯ adds a leading tone. Contrast this with F♯ minor, which omits the major 7th.
Use F♯ minor major 7th in jazz or fusion lines where the major 7th adds tension. Pair it with F♯ minor or F♯ 5th for contrast.
The 2nd fret position keeps F♯ in the bass for a grounded sound. The F♯minmaj7/E♯ inversion places E♯ in the bass, creating a smoother voice leading into chords like F♯ minor.
F♯ minor major 7th is played at the 2nd fret as 2 4 3 2: index finger on the E string at fret 2, pinky finger on the A string at fret 4, ring finger on the D string at fret 3 and middle finger on the G string at fret 2.
Tip — The pinky must reach the 4th fret on the A string while the index stays at the 2nd fret on the E string.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 2 | 1 | F♯ (1) |
| 3 (A) | 4 | 4 | C♯ (5) |
| 2 (D) | 3 | 3 | E♯ (7) |
| 1 (G) | 2 | 2 | A (♭3) |
F♯ minor major 7th is played at the 11th fret as 13 12 11 11: barre your index finger across fret 11, ring finger on the E string at fret 13 and middle finger on the A string at fret 12.
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (E) | 13 | 3 | E♯ (7) |
| 3 (A) | 12 | 2 | A (♭3) |
| 2 (D) | 11 | 1 (barre) | C♯ (5) |
| 1 (G) | 11 | 1 (barre) | F♯ (1) |
F♯ minor major 7th is written as F♯mmaj7, mmaj7, mM7, or F♯minmaj7. The root can be typed as F#. It is also spelled G♭ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
F♯ minor major 7th has a major 7th (E♯), while F♯ minor 7th has a minor 7th (E). The major 7th creates a leading tone that pulls strongly to the root.
The minor 3rd (A) and major 7th (E♯) form an augmented 5th interval, which is unstable. This tension is characteristic of the minor major 7th chord.
Yes, the F♯minmaj7/E♯ inversion at the 11th fret places the major 7th in the bass. This voicing is useful for connecting to chords with E♯ in the bass.