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