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F minor seventh chord

The Fm7 chord (minor seventh) is made of the notes F, A♭, C, E♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.

Fm7

Sevenths · 4 notes

Note names

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How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1FUnison
♭3A♭Minor third
5CPerfect fifth
♭7E♭Minor seventh

Inversions

  • Fm7F A♭ C E♭Root position
  • Fm7/A♭A♭ C E♭ FFirst inversion
  • Fm7/CC E♭ F A♭Second inversion
  • Fm7/E♭E♭ F A♭ CThird inversion

Which keys it belongs to

Fm7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the Fm7 chord?
The notes are F, A♭, C, E♭.
What is the formula of the Fm7 chord?
The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7: minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.

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