F♯ Minor 7th Guitar Chord (F♯m7)
F♯m7 gets a gift voicing, 202220, two open strings falling exactly where the chord needs them. It's the vi of A and the ii of E, two of the guitar's favorite keys.
The kitchen comps F♯m7.
F♯m7 chord shapes in standard tuning
How to play it
Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at fret 2, your middle finger on the D (4th) string at fret 2, your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 2, and your pinky finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 2. Let the A (5th) and high E (1st) strings ring open. Strum all six strings.
Notes in this chord
| Symbol | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R | root | F♯ |
| ♭3 | minor third | A |
| 5 | perfect fifth | C♯ |
| ♭7 | minor seventh | E |
Keep exploring
Other tunings
Open the interactive chord charts to see F♯m7 in open G, drop D, DADGAD, and more tunings.
More F♯ chords
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F♯m7 FAQ
What notes are in F♯m7?
F♯m7 contains F♯, A, C♯, and E. That's the root (F♯), the minor third, the perfect fifth, and the minor seventh.
Is F♯m7 a barre chord?
Not necessarily. The easiest F♯m7 shape (2-0-2-2-2-0) needs no barre. It uses 4 fingers plus open strings. Barre versions exist too, starting at fret 7, and are handy when you want to move the same grip to other keys.
What is the easiest way to play F♯m7 on guitar?
Start with the open position shape 2-0-2-2-2-0. Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at fret 2, your middle finger on the D (4th) string at fret 2, your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 2, and your pinky finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 2. Let the A (5th) and high E (1st) strings ring open. Strum all six strings.