Sevenths · F# root / G♭
F#mMaj7 / G♭mMaj7
Eerie and cinematic. Common in film scores and jazz harmony.
Notes in F#mMaj7
F# / Gb appears frequently in jazz ballads and neo-soul. A half-step above the common keys.
Identify the Chord Quality on F#
Each chord below is played on F#. Listen and identify whether you heard F#mMaj7, F#m, F#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor Major 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in F#
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About the F#mMaj7 Chord
The F#mMaj7 chord is a minor major 7th chord built on F# (also written G♭mMaj7). It contains the notes F#, A, C#, F — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Eerie and cinematic. Common in film scores and jazz harmony. Practising the F#mMaj7 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.