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Learn the F Minor-Major 7th Chord on PianoFmMaj7Minor-7th

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Chord Information

Learn how to play FmMaj7 on piano

Notes in Chord

F
Ab
C
E

Intervals

1
m3
P5
M7

Inversion

Notes (bottom to top): F4 - Ab4 - C5 - E5

Right Hand Fingering

Fingers: 1-2-3-5
1=thumb, 2=index
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky

Interactive Piano

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F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F#
G#
A#
C#
D#

How to Play FmMaj7 on Piano

  1. Place your thumb on F.
  2. Place your index finger on Ab.
  3. Place your middle finger on C.
  4. Place your pinky finger on E.
  5. Press all keys simultaneously to hear the FmMaj7 chord.

Recommended fingering: 1-2-3-5 (right hand)

FmMaj7 Chord Inversions

The FmMaj7 chord can be played in different inversions:

Root Position

F - Ab - C - E (bass note: F)

First Inversion

Ab - C - E - F (bass note: Ab)

Second Inversion

C - E - F - Ab (bass note: C)

Common Chord Progressions Using FmMaj7

i-iv-v Progression

Common chord progression

FmA#mCm

i-VI-III-VII Progression

Common chord progression

FmC#G#D#

Practice Tips for FmMaj7

  • Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
  • Practice transitioning between FmMaj7 and other common chords to build muscle memory.
  • Listen carefully to how the seventh interval creates tension and color in the chord.
  • Practice resolving this chord to its natural target chords in progressions.

Quick Reference

Root NoteF
QualityminorMajor7
NotesF-Ab-C-E
Fingering1-2-3-5
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