Guitar Fm7 chord diagram
Fm7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 3 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Fm7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Fm7, follow these steps: Place middle finger on E string fret 1. Place ring finger on D string, G string, and B string fret 1.
Tips
- Place E string with your middle finger and D string with your ring finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On E string, press fret 1 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Finger choices on Fm7 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from Fm7 to F#m7 | G♭m7, using on E string, use your ring finger, on D string, use your pinky, on G string, use your pinky, and on B string, use your pinky helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
- Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- F - G# - C - D#
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Minor 7 — jazz and soul feel
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Barre chord
- Yes
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Fm7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Fm7 chord diagram1-3-1-1-1-1
Guitar Fm7 chord diagramx-x-1-1-1-1
Guitar Fm7 chord diagramx-3-1-1-1-1
Guitar Fm7 chord diagramx-3-1-1-4-1
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Fm7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Fm7 → F#m7 | G♭m7 chord transition
To move from Fm7 to F#m7 | G♭m7, follow these steps:
- Slide your middle finger on E string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 1 to fret 2.
2. Fm7 → Em/D chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Em/D, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm7, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
3. Fm7 → E5 chord transition
To move from Fm7 to E5, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 1 to fret 2.
4. Fm7 → Em chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Em, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 1 to fret 2.
5. Fm7 → Em7 chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Em7, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm7, lift your ring finger from D string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
6. Fm7 → Fm/D chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Fm/D, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm7, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Fm7 across songs on this site.
1. Fm7 → C chord transition
To move from Fm7 to C, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 1 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
On Chordier, songs containing Fm7 use the transition to C at 40%. You can practice this transition in 3 different songs.
2. Fm7 → Cm7 chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Cm7, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 1 to G string fret 3.
- Place index finger on D string fret 1.
- Place pinky on B string fret 4.
On Chordier, songs containing Fm7 use the transition to Cm7 at 15%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
3. Fm7 → Bb7 chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Bb7, follow these steps:
On Chordier, songs containing Fm7 use the transition to Bb7 at 12.5%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
4. Fm7 → Bb chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Bb, follow these steps:
On Chordier, songs containing Fm7 use the transition to Bb at 10%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
5. Fm7 → G# chord transition
To move from Fm7 to G#, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 1 to E string fret 4.
- Place index finger on D string fret 1.
On Chordier, songs containing Fm7 use the transition to G# at 7.5%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Songs Using Fm7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Fm7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fm7 easy to play on Guitar?
Guitar Fm7 is generally intermediate. It spans 1 frets and includes a barre technique. Consistent practice helps the shape feel natural.
What is the easiest way to play Fm7?
There is a simpler alternative for Fm7 on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-3-1-1-4-1. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from Fm7 on Guitar?
Guitar Fm7 commonly moves to C and Cm7. Based on our catalog data, Fm7 to C is recorded 16 times, appears in 3 songs, and represents 40% of outgoing Fm7 transitions. Fm7 to Cm7 is recorded 6 times, appears in 2 songs, and represents 15%.
What songs use the Fm7 chord?
Janis Ian - At Seventeen Chords is one of 3 songs that use the Fm7 chord.