Fm7#5 guitar chord (F Minor 7th, Sharp 5th)

Symbols: m7#5, m7+

Steps: 1-b3-#5-b7

Notes: F-Ab-C#-Eb

The F m7#5 chord sharpens the fifth of the minor 7th, producing an unconventional and intriguing sound. With notes F, Ab, C# and Eb, it adds a fresh and edgy element to your playing. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "F m7#5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Fm7#5 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

Fm7#5 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 9th fret
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • With your index finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 8th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 3

Fm7#5 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 13th fret with your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string