F major chord (F) on guitar and piano

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F major

The F major chord (F) is made of the notes F, A and C. It is built from the root F with a major third and a perfect fifth.

The major chord is the most common one: a stable, bright sound found in almost every pop, rock and folk song.

F major

Notes: F – A – C

Guitar — positions on the neck

Piano — root position and inversions

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 133211. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note

Interval

root

major third

perfect fifth

In which keys? The F major chord is the IV of C major, the I of F major, the V of Bb major, the III of D minor, the VII of G minor and the VI of A minor.

Other F chords

F minor F7 F major 7 F minor 7 F minor major 7 F6 F minor 6 F add9 F9 F minor 9 F major 9 F sus2

Neighbouring chords

C major Bb major D minor

Scales that contain this chord

F major F major pentatonic F lydian F mixolydian F phrygian dominant F diminished half–whole

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the F major chord?

The notes of the F major chord (F) are F, A and C.

How do you play the F major chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 133211.

How is the F major chord built?

The F major chord (F) is made of the notes F, A and C. It is built from the root F with a major third and a perfect fifth.

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