F♯ Minor 7th Guitar Chord (F♯m7)
F♯ minor 7th is a four-note chord built from F♯ (the root), A (the minor third), C♯ (the perfect fifth), and E (the minor seventh). It softens a minor triad with a minor seventh, smoothing its dark edge into something mellow and smoky. It is a staple of soul, R&B, jazz, and lo-fi grooves. Below are 4 ways to play it in standard tuning, easiest shape first.
F♯m7 chord shapes — 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.
Once that shape is comfortable, try the other 3 voicings above — same notes, different neck positions and textures.
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
Nearby minor 7th chords
F♯m7 FAQ
What notes are in F♯m7?
F♯m7 contains F♯, A, C♯, and E — 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.