Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
F 7th chord (F7) — guitar chord chart
F7 is a dominant 7th chord built on F. Its notes are F, A, C, E♭. The flat 7th adds tension that wants to resolve, which is why dominant 7th chords drive blues and lead back to the home chord.
F7 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play F7
- Lay your index finger flat across fret 1, from the 6th string to the 1st string (the barre).
- Ring (3) on the 5th string, fret 3 (C).
- Middle (2) on the 3rd string, fret 2 (A).
- Strum all six strings.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
No barre yet? Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open E7 shape — it sounds as F7. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in F7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | root |
| 3 | A | major 3rd |
| 5 | C | perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | E♭ | minor 7th |
Progressions with F7
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the F7 chord?
- F7 (F 7th) has 4 notes: F, A, C, E♭.
- Is F7 hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 1 you can use the open E7 shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between F7 and F?
- F is F A C. The flat 7th adds tension that wants to resolve, which is why dominant 7th chords drive blues and lead back to the home chord.