F# Major 7th
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: FāÆ is enharmonically equivalent to Gā. See Gb Major 7th.
Notes
F# Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 ā A#4 ā C#5 ā F5 |
| 1st Inversion | A#4 ā C#5 ā F5 ā F#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | C#5 ā F5 ā F#5 ā A#5 |
| 3rd Inversion | F#4 ā A#4 ā C#5 ā F4 |
Key Signature
The key of F# Major 7th has 6 sharps: FāÆ, CāÆ, GāÆ, DāÆ, AāÆ, EāÆ.
Theory: Intervals
The F# Major 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# Major 7th ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# Major 7th chord?
F# Major 7th is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Major 7th chord used in music?
F# Major 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 7th).
What is the fingering for F# Major 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# Major 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Practice Tips
- Dreamy, warm, sophisticated sound.
- Compare with F#7 (dominant).
- Jazz ballad tonic chord.
- Bossa nova favourite.
- The major 7th creates a floating quality.
- Try as a resting chord after tension.