F#7 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Gb7. Notes: F#, A#, C# and E.
How to play F#7
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes 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# ukulele 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 ukulele?
The easiest F#7 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is F#7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.