Fm7
Sevenths · F root
Fm7
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions.
0 st3 st7 st10 st
Notes in Fm7
FRoot
Ab3rd
C5th
Eb7th
F has a warm, slightly rounded quality. Common in classical, jazz, and as the IV chord in C major.
Identify the Chord Quality on F
Each chord below is played on F. Listen and identify whether you heard Fm7, Fm, F7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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Other Chords in F
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About the Fm7 Chord
The Fm7 chord is a minor 7th chord built on F. It contains the notes F, Ab, C, Eb — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions. Practising the Fm7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.