root position: Fm7
F – A♭ – C – E♭
Fm7 Piano Chord
The F minor 7 chord (Fm7) is made of the notes F, A♭, C and E♭. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
Notes in Fm7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| A♭ | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| C | 5 | perfect 5th |
| E♭ | ♭7 | minor 7th |
How to play Fm7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Fm7 inversions
1st inversion: Fm7/Ab
A♭ – C – E♭ – F
2nd inversion: Fm7/C
C – E♭ – F – A♭
3rd inversion: Fm7/Eb
E♭ – F – A♭ – C
Other names for Fm7
Fm7 is also written as Fmin7, F-7.