Minor Seventh Chords are played by adding the flat 7th note (one full step down from the octave) of the scale to a minor triad or chord, and like most minor chords, have a sad tone or sound.
Gm7
Cm7
Fm7
Examples of Minor Seventh chords with the roots on the Low E (6th) string.
Click on a chord to view more of its Minor Seventh Chord forms
Minor 7 Chord Formula = 1 + 3♭ + 5 + 7♭
Notes of the C Major Scale
| C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
A |
B |
C |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
C Minor 7 Chord = C + E♭ + G + B♭
Minor Seventh Guitar Chords
Minor Seventh Chords are played by adding the flat 7th note (one full step down from the octave) of the scale to a minor triad or chord, and like most minor chords, have a sad tone or sound.
Gm7
Cm7
Fm7
Examples of Minor Seventh chords with the roots on the Low E (6th) string.
Click on a chord to view more of its Minor Seventh Chord forms
Minor 7 Chord Formula = 1 + 3♭ + 5 + 7♭
Notes of the C Major Scale
C Minor 7 Chord = C + E♭ + G + B♭