Guitar chord · Beginner
F major 7th chord (Fmaj7) — guitar chord chart
Fmaj7 is a major 7th chord built on F. Its notes are F, A, C, E. The major 7th, a half step under the root, gives a soft, dreamy shimmer heard in jazz, soul, bossa nova and lo-fi.
Fmaj7 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 Fmaj7
- Ring (3) on the 4th string, fret 3 (F).
- Middle (2) on the 3rd string, fret 2 (A).
- Index (1) on the 2nd string, fret 1 (C).
- Let string 1 ring open.
- Strum from the 4th string down; don’t play strings 6, 5.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 1: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Fmaj7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | root |
| 3 | A | major 3rd |
| 5 | C | perfect 5th |
| 7 | E | major 7th |
Progressions with Fmaj7
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Fmaj7 chord?
- Fmaj7 (F major 7th) has 4 notes: F, A, C, E.
- Is Fmaj7 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Fmaj7 and F?
- F is F A C. The major 7th, a half step under the root, gives a soft, dreamy shimmer heard in jazz, soul, bossa nova and lo-fi.