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F minor major 7th chord on ukulele (FmMaj7)
Also called or written FmMaj7, Fminmaj7, Fmmaj7, FmM7, F Minor Sharp 7 or F Minor ♯7
F minor major 7th contains F, A♭, C, and E. The 10th fret voicing requires a wide stretch across three frets, testing finger independence.
How it is built
Formula 1, ♭3, 5, 7
- Root positionF–A♭–C–EFmMaj710-12-12-11
- First inversionA♭–C–E–FFmMaj7/A♭9-8-8-8
- Second inversionC–E–F–A♭FmMaj7/C10-12-12-11
- Third inversionE–F–A♭–CFmMaj7/E9-8-8-8
How do you play an F minor major 7th chord on ukulele?
F minor major 7th is played at the 10th fret as 10 12 12 11: index finger on the G string at fret 10, ring finger on the C string at fret 12, pinky finger on the E string at fret 12 and middle finger on the A string at fret 11.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 10 | 1 | F (1) |
| 3 (C) | 12 | 3 | C (5) |
| 2 (E) | 12 | 4 | E (7) |
| 1 (A) | 11 | 2 | A♭ (♭3) |
AdvancedThe stretch from the 10th fret on the G string to the 12th fret on the C and E strings demands significant finger span.
Fminmaj7/A♭ inversion
F minor major 7th is played at the 8th fret as 9 8 8 8: barre your index finger across fret 8 and pinky finger on the G string at fret 9.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 9 | 4 | E (7) |
| 3 (C) | 8 | 1 (barre) | A♭ (♭3) |
| 2 (E) | 8 | 1 (barre) | C (5) |
| 1 (A) | 8 | 1 (barre) | F (1) |
Why it sounds like that
F minor major 7th is built from the formula 1, ♭3, 5, 7. The major 7th interval between F and E gives the chord its distinctive tension. Compare it to F minor, which lacks the E and sounds more consonant.
What goes wrong with F minor major 7th?
- Letting the G string buzz because the index finger is too far from the fret.
- Muting the A string with the middle finger while reaching for the 12th fret.
When to use it
F minor major 7th works in F minor progressions, often as a passing chord between F minor and F minor 7th. It suits gypsy jazz and dramatic ballads. Try it before F minor or F 5th.
Changing to and from F minor major 7th
- Sliding the shape down two frets to the 8th fret gives E♭ minor major 7th.
- From F minor major 7th, lift the pinky and ring finger to move to F minor.
Which voicing to use
The 10th fret voicing keeps F in the bass for a root-position sound. The Fminmaj7/E inversion places E in the bass, creating a leading-tone pull toward F minor.
Other F chords
Common questions
How is F minor major 7th written?
F minor major 7th is written Fmmaj7, Fminmaj7, or FmM7.
What mistake do players make with this shape?
Players often let the pinky collapse and mute the E string. Keep the pinky arched and press with the fingertip.
How does F minor major 7th differ from F minor 7th?
F minor major 7th has a major 7th (E), while F minor 7th has a minor 7th (E♭). The major 7th creates a sharper, more dissonant sound.