Fmaj7 chord (F major seventh) on piano
Fmaj7 (F major seventh) has four notes: F, A, C and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. In major keys, Fmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in F major and the IVmaj7 in C major.
Fmaj7 inversions and fingering
F A C E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A C E F · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C E F A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
E F A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
F A E · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Fmaj7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | FM7, FΔ7, FΔ |
| Notes | F A C E |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh |
| Type | Major seventh chord |
Fmaj7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (5), E3 (7), F3 (1), A3 (3), C4 (5), E4 (7), F4 (1), A4 (3), C5 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Fmaj7 chord?
Fmaj7 (F major seventh) has four notes: F, A, C and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. F is the root, A is the major third, C is the perfect fifth and E is the major seventh.
How do you play Fmaj7 on piano?
Play F, A, C and E together. Root position: F A C E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Fmaj7 in?
In major keys, Fmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in F major and the IVmaj7 in C major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Fmaj7 and F?
Fmaj7 is F (F, A and C) with a major 7th added: E.