Chord · 7ths
Fmaj7 — F Major 7th
Fmaj7 is the F major 7th chord. It is built on the root F with major 3rd (A), perfect 5th (C) and major 7th (E) above it — the formula 1 3 5 7, sounding the notes F A C E. On the piano it sits at F (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Fmaj7.
- Root
- F
- Quality
- Major 7th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Notes
- F A C E
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Fmaj7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | root | F4 |
| 3 | A | major 3rd | A4 |
| 5 | C | perfect 5th | C5 |
| 7 | E | major 7th | E5 |
Other 7ths on F
Major 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.