F#maj7 chord on piano
F Sharp Major Seventh, also written Gbmaj7. Notes: F#, A#, C# and F.
How to play F#maj7
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add A#, C# and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
F#maj7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · A# · C# · F1st inversion
A# · C# · F · F#2nd inversion
C# · F · F# · A#3rd inversion
F · F# · A# · C#Notes 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 F#M7 and F#Δ7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled F#, A#, C# and E#; E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use F#maj7
More F# chords
All F# piano chordsmajor seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#maj7 chord?
F#maj7 (F sharp major seventh) is made of four notes: F# (root), A# (major third), C# (perfect fifth) and F (major seventh).
How do you play F#maj7 on piano?
Play F#, A#, C# and F 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#maj7?
Root position: F# A# C# F. 1st inversion: A# C# F F#. 2nd inversion: C# F F# A#. 3rd inversion: F F# A# C#.
What key is F#maj7 in?
F#maj7 belongs to 4 keys: D flat major (as the IVmaj7 chord), F sharp major (as the Imaj7 chord), E flat minor (as the IIImaj7 chord) and B flat 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.