Fmaj7 chord on piano
F Major Seventh. Notes: F, A, C and E.
How to play Fmaj7
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A, C and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Fmaj7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · A · C · E1st inversion
A · C · E · F2nd inversion
C · E · F · A3rd inversion
E · F · A · CNotes and theory
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi. The formula is 1 3 5 7, and you will also see it written as FM7 and FΔ7.
Keys that use Fmaj7
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Questions
What notes are in the Fmaj7 chord?
Fmaj7 (F major seventh) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth) and E (major seventh).
How do you play Fmaj7 on piano?
Play F, A, C and E 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 Fmaj7?
Root position: F A C E. 1st inversion: A C E F. 2nd inversion: C E F A. 3rd inversion: E F A C.
What key is Fmaj7 in?
Fmaj7 belongs to 4 keys: C major (as the IVmaj7 chord), F major (as the Imaj7 chord), D minor (as the IIImaj7 chord) and A minor (as the VImaj7 chord).
What does a major seventh chord sound like?
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi.