Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
F sharp 7th chord (F♯7) — guitar chord chart
F♯7 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. It’s also written G♭7.
F♯7 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 F♯7
- Lay your index finger flat across fret 2, from the 6th string to the 1st string (the barre).
- Ring (3) on the 5th string, fret 4 (C♯).
- Middle (2) on the 3rd string, fret 3 (B♭).
- 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 2 and play the open E7 shape — it sounds as F♯7. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in F♯7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F♯ | root |
| 3 | A♯ | major 3rd |
| 5 | C♯ | perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | E | minor 7th |
Progressions with F♯7
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the F♯7 chord?
- F♯7 (F sharp 7th) has 4 notes: F♯, A♯, C♯, E.
- Is F♯7 hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 2 you can use the open E7 shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between F♯7 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.
- Is F♯7 the same as G♭7?
- Yes — they sound the same (enharmonic equivalents). Which name is used depends on the key of the song; the fingerings are identical.