Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
F sharp major 7th chord (F♯maj7) — guitar chord chart
F♯maj7 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. It’s also written G♭maj7.
F♯maj7 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♯maj7
- Index (1) on the 6th string, fret 2 (F♯).
- Ring (3) on the 4th string, fret 3 (F).
- Little finger (4) on the 3rd string, fret 3 (B♭).
- Middle (2) on the 2nd string, fret 2 (C♯).
- Strum from the 6th string down; don’t play strings 5, 1.
- 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 Fmaj7 shape — it sounds as F♯maj7. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in F♯maj7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F♯ | root |
| 3 | A♯ | major 3rd |
| 5 | C♯ | perfect 5th |
| 7 | E♯ | major 7th |
Progressions with F♯maj7
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FAQ
- What notes are in the F♯maj7 chord?
- F♯maj7 (F sharp major 7th) has 4 notes: F♯, A♯, C♯, E♯.
- Is F♯maj7 hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 1 you can use the open Fmaj7 shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between F♯maj7 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.
- Is F♯maj7 the same as G♭maj7?
- Yes — they sound the same (enharmonic equivalents). Which name is used depends on the key of the song; the fingerings are identical.