F#m7 chord with F# Aeolian scale

Pairing the F#m7 chord (Minor 7) with the F# Aeolian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

F#m7 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 b3 5 b7. A minor triad with a minor 7th. A soft, calm minor — the workhorse of jazz, soul and funk.

F# Aeolian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7. Classification: functional-tonal.

Fretboard voicings for F#m7

Curated F#m7 shapes that sit naturally inside the F# Aeolian scale.

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F#m7 — Drop 2, root on 6th string, frets 1–5
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F#m7 — Drop 2, root on 5th string, frets 8–12
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F#m7 — Drop 2, root on 4th string, frets 3–7

Other scales for F#m7

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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