F#/C chord on guitar
F Sharp Major Over C, also written Gb/C. Notes: F#, A# and C#.
How to play F#/C
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play F#/C
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as F#maj and F#M.
Keys that use F#/C
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Questions
What notes are in the F#/C chord?
F#/C (F sharp major over C) is made of three notes: F# (root), A# (major third) and C# (perfect fifth). The slash means C is played as the lowest note.
How do you play F#/C on guitar?
The easiest F#/C is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is F#/C hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What is the difference between F#/C and F#m?
Only the third changes. F# major uses a major third and sounds bright; F# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is F#/C in?
F#/C belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the IV chord), F sharp major (as the I chord), B major (as the V chord), E flat minor (as the III chord), G sharp minor (as the VII chord) and B flat minor (as the VI chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.