F7 chord on piano
F Dominant Seventh. Notes: F, A, C and Eb.
How to play F7
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, C and Eb above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
F7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · A · C · Eb1st inversion
A · C · Eb · F2nd inversion
C · Eb · F · A3rd inversion
Eb · F · A · CNotes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Fdom7.
Keys that use F7
More F chords
All F piano chordsdominant seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F7 chord?
F7 (F dominant seventh) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth) and Eb (minor seventh).
How do you play F7 on piano?
Play F, A, C and Eb together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of F7?
Root position: F A C Eb. 1st inversion: A C Eb F. 2nd inversion: C Eb F A. 3rd inversion: Eb F A C.
What key is F7 in?
F7 belongs to 2 keys: B flat major (as the V7 chord) and G minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.