F# chord
F# major · also written Gb
C4
F#
A#
C5
C#
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Notes
- F#R
- A#3
- C#5
Formula: R – 3 – 5
F# inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#
C4
F#
A#
C5
C#
1st inversion F#/A#
C4
A#
C5
C#
F#
2nd inversion F#/C#
C5
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).
Is F# the same as Gb?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F# and Gb sound the same.