F chord (F major) on piano
F (F major) has three notes: F, A and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5. In major keys, F is the I chord in F major, the IV in C major and the V in Bb major.
F inversions and fingering
F A C · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
A C F · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
C F A · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | F |
|---|---|
| Also written | Fmaj, FM |
| Notes | F A C |
| Formula | 1 3 5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Major chord |
F across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (5), F3 (1), A3 (3), C4 (5), F4 (1), A4 (3), C5 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the F chord?
F (F major) has three notes: F, A and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5. F is the root, A is the major third and C is the perfect fifth.
How do you play F on piano?
Play F, A and C together. Root position: F A C · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is F in?
In major keys, F is the I chord in F major, the IV in C major and the V in Bb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between F and Fm?
F has a major 3rd, A. Fm lowers it a half step to Ab, which is what makes it sound minor. The root and 5th stay the same.