F#maj7 guitar chord
The F#maj7 chord (F# major 7th) is built from the notes F#, A#, C# and E#, formula 1–3–5–7. It appears in F# major (as Imaj7) and Db major (as IVmaj7).
- Notes
- F# A# C# E#
- Type
- major 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
x-9-11-10-11-9How to play F#maj7
The usual F#maj7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 9 across several strings (x-9-11-10-11-9). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Soft and dreamy. The major 7th adds a gentle, jazzy shimmer to a major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the F#maj7 chord?
F#maj7 contains F#, A#, C# and E#. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
Is F#maj7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x-9-11-10-11-9. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Fmaj7 shape.
What can I play instead of F#maj7?
F# is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when F#maj7 is too hard or too busy.