F#7 chord on piano
F Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Gb7. Notes: F#, A#, C# and E.
How to play F#7
- 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
F#7 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 · F#2nd inversion
C# · E · F# · A#3rd inversion
E · F# · A# · C#Notes 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 F#dom7.
Keys that use F#7
More F# chords
All F# piano chordsdominant seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#7 chord?
F#7 (F sharp dominant seventh) is made of four notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth) and E (minor seventh).
How do you play F#7 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 F#7?
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 F#7 in?
F#7 belongs to 2 keys: B major (as the V7 chord) and G sharp 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.