F#7 chord (F sharp dominant seventh) on piano
F#7 (F sharp dominant seventh) has four notes: F sharp, A sharp, C sharp and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. In major keys, F#7 is the V7 chord in B major.
F#7 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 | F#7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | F#dom7 |
| Notes | F# A# C# E |
| Formula | 1 3 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Dominant seventh chord |
F#7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (5), E3 (flat 7), F#3 (1), A#3 (3), C#4 (5), E4 (flat 7), F#4 (1), A#4 (3).
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Questions
What notes are in the F#7 chord?
F#7 (F sharp dominant seventh) has four notes: F sharp, A sharp, C sharp and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. F# is the root, A# is the major third, C# is the perfect fifth and E is the minor seventh.
How do you play F#7 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 F#7 in?
In major keys, F#7 is the V7 chord in B major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between F#7 and F#?
F#7 is F# (F#, A# and C#) with a flat 7th added: E.