F#maj7 chord on ukulele
F Sharp Major Seventh, also written Gbmaj7. Notes: F#, A#, C# and F.
How to play F#maj7
- 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 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play F#maj7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardFret 8 position
HardNotes 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
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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 ukulele?
The easiest F#maj7 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 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is F#maj7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.