F chord
F major
C4
F
A
C
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Notes
- FR
- A3
- C5
Formula: R – 3 – 5
F inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F
C4
F
A
C
1st inversion F/A
C4
A
C
F
2nd inversion F/C
C
F
A
C6
More F chords
Major chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F chord?
The F major chord (F) has 3 notes: F, A and C.
How do you play F on the piano?
Put your right hand on F, A and C, starting from F. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major chord?
R – 3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7).