F minor major 7th chord on ukulele (FmMaj7)

Why it sounds like that

F minor major 7th combines a minor 3rd, perfect 5th, and major 7th above F. The major 7th E adds a leading-tone tension not found in F minor.

What goes wrong with F minor major 7th?

• Letting the pinky touch the E string, muting it.
• Pressing the ring finger onto the C string instead of the A string.
• Fretting the G string too hard, causing it to go sharp.

When to use it

F minor major 7th appears in F minor progressions, often resolving to F minor or F 5th. Its dark, tense sound suits jazz ballads and dramatic passages.

Changing to and from F minor major 7th

• From F minor, move the pinky to the C string 4th fret and add the index on the G string 1st fret to get F minor major 7th.
• Sliding the shape up one fret gives F♯ minor major 7th; move all fingers together and keep the pinky extended.

Which voicing to use

The default Fminmaj7/E inversion has E in the bass, creating a strong pull toward the root. The 4th fret voicing at frets 5-5-4-7 puts F in the bass for a more grounded sound.