F# Dominant 7th
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: F♯ is enharmonically equivalent to G♭. See Gb Dominant 7th.
Notes
F# Dominant 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 – A#4 – C#5 – E5 |
| 1st Inversion | A#4 – C#5 – E5 – F#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | C#5 – E5 – F#5 – A#5 |
| 3rd Inversion | F#4 – A#4 – C#5 – E4 |
Key Signature
The key of F# Dominant 7th has 6 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯.
Theory: Intervals
The F# Dominant 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
F# Dominant 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# Dominant 7th chord?
F# Dominant 7th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Dominant 7th chord used in music?
F# Dominant 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Dominant 7th).
What is the fingering for F# Dominant 7th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of F# Dominant 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- The tritone between 3rd and b7th creates tension that resolves.
- Practice V7–I resolution.
- Essential for blues.
- Mixolydian is the matching scale.
- Compare with F#maj7.
- Blues, jazz, rock vocabulary.