How To Play The F#maj7 Chord On The Guitar
In this guitar lesson you will learn how to play the F#maj7 chord.
Here are five different ways you can play the F#maj7 chord on the guitar.
There are many variations for all guitar chords. Be sure to check out a guitar chord chart like this one for every available option.
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An F#maj7 chord is composed of four notes:
- F# (Root note)
- A# (Major third)
- C# (Perfect fifth)
- E# (Major seventh) - Note that E# is enharmonically (sounds the same) as F.
In this case, because E natural is the normal 7th scale degree for a F# scale, and to build a major 7th chord we need to ‘sharp the 7,’ this note will be an E# and the note name will not change to an F natural. To learn how to play guitar, check out Guitar Tricks’ online guitar lessons free for 14 days here. One common voicing for the F#maj7 chord on the guitar is a barre chord and starts on the 2nd fret. Here's how you can fret this voicing:
- Root (F#): 2nd fret on the low E string (6th string).
- Major Third (A#): 2nd fret on the D string (4th string).
- Perfect Fifth (C#): 3rd fret on the G string (3rd string).
- Major Seventh (E#): 2nd fret on the B string (2nd string).
Finger Positions
Index Finger: Barre your index finger across all strings at the 2nd fret. This will get the F# on the low E string, and the E# (enharmonically F) on the B string. Middle Finger: Place it on the 3rd fret of the G string to play C#. Ring Finger: Use it on the 2nd fret of the D string, which should already be under the barre, but ensure it's pressed firmly to play A#.
Remember, playing F#maj7 and other barre chords requires strength and flexibility in your fingers. This will develop over time with regular practice. Start slowly, focusing on clarity of tone, and gradually increase your speed as you become more comfortable.
