Chord
Fm7 is a minor seventh chord with the notes F, A♭, C, E♭. Also written Fmin7, F–7, Fmi7.
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| F | root | 0 |
| A♭ | minor 3rd | 3 |
| C | perfect 5th | 7 |
| E♭ | minor 7th | 10 |
| Root position | F – A♭ – C – E♭ | |
| 1st inversion | A♭ – C – E♭ – F (Fm7/A♭) | |
| 2nd inversion | C – E♭ – F – A♭ (Fm7/C) | |
| 3rd inversion | E♭ – F – A♭ – C (Fm7/E♭) |
Take a minor triad (root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th) and add a minor 7th above the root. The minor seventh chord is the ii chord of major keys, the classic start of a ii–V–I progression.
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