Ukulele Fm7 chord diagram
Fm7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, 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 index finger on G string fret 1. Place middle finger on E string fret 1. Place ring finger on C string fret 3. Place pinky on A string fret 3.
Tips
- Place G string with your index finger and E string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On G string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- F - G# - C - D#
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Minor 7 — jazz and soul feel
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Fm7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele Fm7 chord diagram1-3-1-3
Ukulele Fm7 chord diagram5-5-4-6
Ukulele Fm7 chord diagram8-8-8-8
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Fm7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Fm7 → Fm chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Fm, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm7, lift your ring finger from C string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 1.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
2. Fm7 → G#7 | A♭7 chord transition
To move from Fm7 to G#7 | A♭7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on E string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on C string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
3. Fm7 → Caug chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Caug, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm7, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 3.
4. Fm7 → A#dim | B♭dim chord transition
To move from Fm7 to A#dim | B♭dim, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm7, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 1 to A string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
5. Fm7 → Amaj7 chord transition
To move from Fm7 to Amaj7, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm7, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
6. Fm7 → C#add9 | D♭add9 chord transition
To move from Fm7 to C#add9 | D♭add9, follow these steps:
- While playing Fm7, lift your middle finger from E string fret 1.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on C string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky on A string from fret 3 to fret 4.
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:
- While playing Fm7, first lift your index finger, middle finger, and pinky.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, 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:
- While playing Fm7, first lift your middle finger, ring finger, and pinky.
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, 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 Ukulelearn, 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 Ukulelearn, 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:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from C string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 4.
On Ukulelearn, 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 Ukulele?
Ukulele Fm7 is generally intermediate. It spans 3 frets. Consistent practice helps the shape feel natural.
What is the easiest way to play Fm7?
There is a simpler alternative for Fm7 on Ukulele. The alternative voicing uses fingering 8-8-8-8. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from Fm7 on Ukulele?
Ukulele 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 Ukulele Chords is one of 3 songs that use the Fm7 chord.