F♯maj13: F♯/G♭ Major 13th Piano Chord

Construction

F♯ Major 13th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th + Major 6th = F♯, A♯, C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯

Note	Interval	Degree
F♯	Root	1
A♯	Major 3rd	3
C♯	Perfect 5th	5
E♯	Major 7th	7
G♯	Major 2nd	9
B	Perfect 4th	11
D♯	Major 6th	13

Key Signature

A chord has no key signature of its own, but the F♯ Major 13th is the tonic (I) chord of F♯ Major, whose key signature has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯).

F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯

Order of sharps

Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.

F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯

Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle

Chords in the Key of F♯ Major

These are the triads built on each degree of F♯ Major:

I — F♯ Major (major)

Degree	Numeral	Chord	Quality
1	I	F♯ Major	Major
2	ii	G♯ Minor	Minor
3	iii	A♯ Minor	Minor
4	IV	B Major	Major
5	V	C♯ Major	Major
6	vi	D♯ Minor	Minor
7	vii°	E♯ Diminished	Diminished

Scales That Include the F♯ Major 13th

Same Notes, Other Names

The notes F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell the following:

C♯ Dominant 13th→G♯ Minor 13th→

F♯ Major 13th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F♯ Major 13th chord on piano?

The F♯ Major 13th chord contains the notes F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.

What is the F# piano chord?

The F# piano chord (written F♯ Major 13th) uses the same keys: F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯. The # and ♯ symbols name the same black key.

What notes are in the F# Major 13th chord?

F# Major 13th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.

How is the F# Major 13th chord used in music?

F# Major 13th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 13th).

What is the fingering for F# Major 13th?

See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.

What are the inversions of F# Major 13th?

Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.