FmMaj7
Sevenths · F root
FmMaj7
Eerie and cinematic. Common in film scores and jazz harmony.
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Notes in FmMaj7
FRoot
Ab3rd
C5th
E7th
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 FmMaj7, Fm, F7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the FmMaj7 Chord
The FmMaj7 chord is a minor major 7th chord built on F. It contains the notes F, Ab, C, E — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Eerie and cinematic. Common in film scores and jazz harmony. Practising the FmMaj7 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.